U.S. sending arms to answer "Russia's provocations"

Defense chief Ash Carter tells CBS News that America will bolster NATO's deterrent force with military muscle

• Jun 23, 2015

Carter laments Putin's "loose rhetoric" on nukes

U.S. defense chief, planning "strong but balanced" response to Russia with NATO allies, says there was "no need" for Putin to tout new missile plans

• Jun 22, 2015

U.S. defense chief calls for "strong but balanced" approach to Russia

On trip to Europe, Ashton Carter says allies must bolster defenses to deter Russian aggression, but also work with Moscow on key issues

• Jun 21, 2015

Putin: Ukraine war not our fault, U.S. must stop meddling

Russian leader tells Charlie Rose rebels in neighboring country will "always find arms somewhere," and insists it's Kiev that is prolonging the crisis

• Jun 19, 2015

Putin: Russia adding 40 new ICBMs to nuclear arsenal this year

Amid Ukraine tensions, Moscow accuses U.S. of "inciting tensions and carefully nurturing ... anti-Russian phobias"

• Jun 16, 2015

Dickerson: The Holiday Inn Express theory of foreign presidential travel

Why presidential candidates traveling overseas doesn't tell us much

• Jun 11, 2015

Delicate balance for Pope Francis as he meets Putin

Russian leader shunned by much of West over Ukraine crisis welcome at Vatican, but will Francis turn up the heat?

• Jun 10, 2015

Jeb Bush outlines how he would deter Putin

Bush is on a three-country trip through Europe before announcing his presidential campaign

• Jun 9, 2015

​Calendar: Week of June 8

"Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead

• Jun 7, 2015

What will the pope and Putin talk about?

Vatican confirms meeting this month between leader of the Catholic Church and Russia's strongman, who last saw each other in 2013

• Jun 4, 2015

Vladimir Putin shut out of G-7 summit, but little else

Russian president remains a central player in world affairs, despite Western leaders' pledge to isolate him over Ukraine

• May 31, 2015

Putin suggests America's FIFA probe aimed at Russia

World soccer body's president stays out of site as Russian leader accuses U.S. of targeting him, and Moscow's 2018 World Cup

• May 28, 2015

Russia seeks release of alleged soldiers from Ukraine

Putin spokesman says Russia "is taking all necessary measures" to free men from captivity

• May 22, 2015

Failed launches cast shadow over Russian space program

Two consecutive launch failures have dealt the country a heavy blow, with national pride and billions of dollars at stake

• May 21, 2015

Putin plays with former NHL stars, scores 8 goals

Watch: Russian president displays his athletic skills during celebrity All-Star game in Sochi

• May 18, 2015

Ukraine: Captured Russian troops to face justice

With Moscow still denying any Russian troops are in Ukraine, 2 alleged soldiers are brought wounded to Kiev

• May 18, 2015

Long-shot pitch to Russia for help in Syria peace deal

John Kerry on President Putin's home turf for their first face-to-face meeting since the ongoing Ukraine crisis erupted

• May 12, 2015

Kerry heads to Russia with nations' ties at post-Cold War lows

Moscow cites need to "resolve the problems created by Washington" as top U.S. diplomat makes first visit since Ukraine crisis

• May 11, 2015

Germany court: The Russian Night Wolves shall pass

Berlin had banned pro-Putin biker gang's WWII ceremonial ride, but a court has decided that was a very anti-European move

• May 6, 2015

Poland turns Russian bikers away at border

Nationalist, pro-Putin bikers had planned ride to commemorate Red Army's role in defeating Nazis, but found themselves unwelcome

• Apr 27, 2015

Wild facts about Vladimir Putin

Photos and facts about Vladimir Putin wilder than the Russian landscape he loves so much

• Apr 17, 2015
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Putin defends Iran, chides U.S., urges Russians to stay calm

Russia's strongman leader says Iran's "great degree of flexibility" in nuclear talks swayed him on missile system delivery

• Apr 16, 2015

Cheney: Obama is the worst president of my lifetime

Dick Cheney interview appears in Playboy

• Mar 18, 2015

The mysterious reappearing Vladimir Putin

10 day absence sparked some creative theories about Russian leader's personal life, but it all fit "very much into his character"

• Mar 16, 2015

Russia: Suspects detained in murder of Putin critic

Opposition politician Boris Nemtsov was killed near the Kremlin a week ago, shocking Russia's opposition supporters

• Mar 7, 2015