Putin says USSR collapse forced him to work as taxi driver
The Russian leader, who was a KGB agent when the Soviet Union crumbled, said "it's not pleasant to talk about it, but unfortunately, that was the case."
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The Russian leader, who was a KGB agent when the Soviet Union crumbled, said "it's not pleasant to talk about it, but unfortunately, that was the case."
President Joe Biden's busy week saw inflation rising, tensions mounting between Russia and Ukraine and a eulogy for his former colleague Senator Bob Dole. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about news from the White House.
President Biden spoke with Ukraine's leader Thursday, as fears grow over a possible Russian invasion. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports, then joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
President Biden reiterated to Ukraine that the U.S. and NATO allies will offer support if Russia invades, though Mr. Biden has ruled out sending in U.S. troops. Experts have predicted that Russia could wipe out the Ukrainian army in less than an hour. Weijia Jiang reports.
President Joe Biden kicked off a two-day virtual Summit for Democracy with more than 100 countries on Thursday. The virtual event aims to rally nations against authoritarianism and support democratic renewal. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the news from the White House.
President Joe Biden invited more than 100 countries to participate in a two-day virtual summit for democracy that starts Thursday. The event follows the president's high-stakes call with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week, which he is expected to discuss with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO leaders. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins "CBSN AM" to break down the latest.
President Biden expressed his concerns to Russian President Vladimir Putin amid rising tension at the Ukrainian border. The White House says the U.S. is prepared to back Ukraine should Russia invade. President Biden is expected to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBSN AM" with the latest details.
The White House says President Biden expressed his concerns to Russian President Vladimir Putin about Russia's buildup of troops at the Ukrainian border. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN the two leaders' discussion and the potential consequences if Russia does invade Ukraine.
The White House said President Biden voiced "deep concerns" about Russia's "escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine."
President Biden met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for two hours in what the White House called a "useful" virtual summit. Plus, Congress seems to have reached a deal to raise the debt ceiling. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, National Journal columnist Josh Kraushaar and Washington Post chief correspondent Dan Balz join CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a highly anticipated video meeting Tuesday. Their talks come as concerns grow about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine early next year. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports, then joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
President Biden holds a video call today with Russian President Vladimir Putin as tens of thousands of Russian troops gather near the Ukrainian border. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss the possibility of another Russian invasion.
President Joe Biden spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for two hours and warned that the U.S. will respond if Russia invades Ukraine. CBS News's Natalie Brand has more on what's at stake in Tuesday's meeting, and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains how Russia's history factors into this potential geopolitical crisis.
President Joe Biden and Russian president Vladimir Putin will talk via video as concerns grow over Moscow's recent military buildup along the Ukraine border. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with a preview and more news from the White House.
Russia is amassing troops along its border with Ukraine. The White House says that in a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Biden offered diplomatic solutions. Otherwise, the U.S. will take economic measures. Former Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet today via video call amid heightened tensions as tens of thousands of Russian troops have massed near the Ukrainian border. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM from the White House to discuss.
According to a former diplomat, tens of thousands of Afghans were unable to access U.K. help following the fall of Kabul because of turmoil and confusion in the Foreign Office. Also, Canada is tapping into its strategic reserve of maple syrup. Ian Lee has this and other international stories making headlines for CBSN AM.
President Biden will discuss U.S. concerns over a Russian troop buildup along the Ukrainian border with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Global affairs analyst and former spokesperson for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Michael Bociurkiw joins CBSN AM to break down the issues.
U.S. intelligence officials are warning that Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as January. President Biden is scheduled to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" with more on the tensions.
The U.S. says it is staging a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic games in Beijing. The decision is in response to alleged human rights abuses in China. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.
U.S. intelligence suggests Russia could invade Ukraine as early as next year. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge explains what officials found and what it could mean for the larger national security picture.
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine could be reaching a boiling point as both sides have deployed troops to their shared border. Russian officials denied their deployment is for an invasion, saying it's for military exercies. Nina Krushcheva, an international affairs professor at the New School, explains to CBSN's Lana Zak about the tensions between the countries.
President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks Tuesday via a secure video call. The call comes as U.S. intelligence has warned of a Russian troop buildup along the Ukrainian border. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with more.
Ukraine's defense minister says Russia could invade his country as soon as next month. While the Kremlin denies the allegations, the U.S. is warning Moscow there will be a steep price to pay if things escalate. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini discusses the situation with CBSN's Elaine Quijano.
Russia is pushing back against claims that it's preparing to invade Ukraine as Intelligence from the U.S. government shows a buildup of Russian troops and weapons along the border. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.