What's really behind the viral long-table photo of Putin and Macron?
French officials dismiss reports claiming concern in Paris that the Kremlin might have tried to harvest the president's DNA with a swab. But they won't say much beyond that.
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Americans react to Russia-Ukraine conflict
NATO countries are trying to steer Russia away from invading Ukraine. And U.S. voters are generally supportive of the Biden administration's efforts to resolve the conflict. Jason McMann, a geopolitical risk analyst at Morning Consult, joins CBS News' Nikki Battiste with more.
Military drills and high tensions over Ukraine
As tensions over Ukraine intensify, Russia's military plans joint exercises with Belarus while NATO forces carry out drills in nearby Estonia. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata spent time with the troops in Estonia and joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest.
Foreign and domestic challenges for Biden
The U.S. and its NATO allies are eyeing diplomatic efforts as French President Macron meets with Ukrainian and Russian leaders. Plus, a growing number of states are deciding to lift school mask mandates. CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steve Portnoy, Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu, and Washington Post political reporter Amber Phillips join CBS News "Red and Blue" anchor Weijia Jiang with the latest.
World leaders try to de-escalate tensions
European and U.S. leaders are hoping to keep a diplomatic solution on the table as Ukraine prepares for a potential conflict with Russia. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports from the White House, and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Jericka Duncan and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Ukraine prepares for possible invasion
As thousands of Russian troops remain massed at the Ukrainian border, the country is preparing for a possible invasion. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Ukraine. Then Pentagon press secretary John Kirby joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the prospects for de-escalation, as well as the recent U.S. raid targeting the ISIS leader in Syria.
Efforts to defuse Russia-Ukraine tensions
President Biden met with Germany's new chancellor at the White House Monday, while France's Emmanuel Macron met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. But with thousands of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border, the U.S. and its allies are warning of severe consequences if an attack happens. John Herbst, senior director of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center and former ambassador to Ukraine, joins CBS News to discuss.
Amid diplomacy blitz, Russia says troops to leave Belarus after drills
Putin's forces will pull back from Ukraine's northern border, but only after exercises that will test U.S., European and Russian determination to avert all-out war in Ukraine.
President Biden and German Chancellor Scholz meet in Washington
President Biden met with the German Chancellor on Monday, mainly to discuss strategy for handling a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, French President Macron met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.
High-level meetings on Russia-Ukraine crisis
High-level meetings are taking place in Washington and Moscow in an attempt to prevent a Russian invasion of Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Ukraine, then CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil from the Pentagon with more.
Russia-Ukraine tensions mount
Concerns are growing about possible civilian casualties and a refugee crisis if Russia invades Ukraine. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are underway, as Germany's chancellor meets with President Joe Biden and France's president talks with Vladimir Putin. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab gives more insights on the developing situation from Kyiv.
WorldView: Peng Shuai gives interview
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said in an interview that there's been a "huge misunderstanding" over a post in which she made a sexual assault accusation against a Chinese party leader. And Israeli police allegedly used spyware against a key witness in the corruption trial of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Rylee Carlson joins "CBS News Mornings" from London with a roundup of international stories.
As Russia and U.S. add firepower, can a diplomacy blitz spare Ukraine?
Russian forces are set to hold war games in Belarus, with forces now just 30 miles from Ukrainian soil. But as the tension ramps up, so is the quest for a deal with Putin.
Senior U.S. military officials in Poland
Senior U.S. military officials arrived in Poland on Saturday amid Russia's buildup of troops along Ukraine's border. Meanwhile, American troops are also in Germany and heading to the region to support NATO allies. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from the White House and CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBS News to discuss the latest.
Fears of a Russian invasion in Ukraine
Tensions have escalated as Russian forces are in their final stages to mount a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. President Biden is sending thousands of U.S. troops to Eastern Europe as a show of force as European allies continue to push for diplomacy, scheduling meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy next week. Christina Ruffini has more from the White House.
Ukrainian political analyst on Putin's threats
CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Kyiv, Ukraine, with the latest on the standoff with Russia. She sat down with Ukrainian political analyst Taras Berezovets to discuss why Russian leader Vladimir Putin is building up troops on the border and what his endgame may look like.
Under pressure from the U.S., Russia and China show a united front
Vladimir Putin was in Beijing for the Olympic opening ceremony, but he also came for a show of solidarity with another potent U.S. adversary.
Holly Williams co-anchors from Ukraine
"CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Michelle Miller is joined by CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams, who co-anchors coverage from Kyiv, Ukraine. Williams has been getting a firsthand look at how Ukraine is preparing for a potential invasion from Russia.
U.S. added jobs in January despite Omicron
The U.S. economy added 467,000 jobs during January, exceeding many analysts' expectations. But the unemployment rate jumped to 4%, up from 3.9% during the previous month. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with reaction and other headlines from the White House.
Ukrainian diplomat on threat from Russia
Tensions in Eastern Europe continue to rise, with 100,000 Russian troops massed along the border with Ukraine. CBS News foreign affairs analyst Pamela Falk spoke to Ukraine's U.N. Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya about the threat.
Putin wants to restore Russia's "empire," Ukraine's U.N. envoy says
Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya told CBS News his country has "full trust" in U.S. efforts to prevent that from happening.
Russia builds up military on Ukraine's border
New satellite images show Russia's massive military buildup along Ukraine's border, as Ukrainian troops remain on standby for a possible invasion. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins "CBS News Mornings" from Kyiv, Ukraine, with the latest.
Security expert on U.S. troop deployment
The Pentagon stresses the nearly 3,000 U.S. forces deploying to Eastern Europe will not be going to Ukraine. Instead, they will focus on helping NATO allies counter growing Russian threats. Retired Colonel Mark Cancian, a senior adviser with the CSIS international security program, joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments.
Putin accuses U.S. and NATO allies of ignoring Russia's security needs
The comments were his first on the standoff in more than a month.
Former congressman on dealing with Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is open to more talks with the U.S. and its allies over escalating tensions over Ukraine. Former Congressman Will Hurd joins Elaine Quijano and Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" to discuss U.S.-Russia tensions and other issues.
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