Russia, Ukraine war update
The Pentagon said Russia fired an experimental intermediate range ballistic missile at central Ukraine on Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
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Putin says Russia used new missile in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he tested a new intermediate-range missile in a strike on Ukraine. The new attack follows Ukrainian strikes on Russian soil this week that used U.S.-made long-range missiles. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata is following the conflict from the Pentagon.
Russia fires missiles into central Ukraine
The Kremlin launched a number of missiles into Ukraine early Thursday in its first major retaliation for Ukraine's strike on Russia earlier in the week with American-made long-range missiles. CBS News' Holly Williams and Charlie D'Agata have the latest on the fighting.
U.S. warns of possible Russian retaliation for Ukrainian missile strike
The U.S. embassy in Ukraine says Russia could launch a "significant air attack" on Kyiv after U.S.-made missiles were fired into Russia's Bryansk region.
Kyiv on edge amid fears over possible strike
Air raid sirens sounded across Kyiv on Wednesday as Ukraine's capital prepared for a possible Russian airstrike that did not come. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv had already announced it was closing temporarily Wednesday because of a "potential significant air attack," and a Ukrainian military official told CBS News it had information that Russia could try to strike the center of Kyiv with ballistic missiles. Holly Williams reports from Kyiv.
Biden to provide mines to Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, temporarily shut down on Wednesday over fears of a possible Russian air attack. Meanwhile, the Biden administration approved antipersonnel mines for Ukraine to slow Russian ground forces. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports, and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor has analysis.
U.S. on to Russia nuclear doctrine news
The U.S. is reacting to Vladimir Putin approving a change to Russia's nuclear doctrine that lowers the threshold for a potential nuclear strike. CBS News' Holly Williams and Weijia Jiang have the latest on the escalating tensions.
Austin on U.S. landmines for Ukraine
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is weighing in on anti-personnel mines that the U.S. will supply Ukraine for its war against Russia. This comes as warnings emerge of a Russian "significant air attack" on Ukraine. CBS News' Ellee Watson reports.
Why Biden shifted on Ukraine use of missiles
Russia is vowing retaliation after Ukraine used U.S.-made longer-range missiles for strikes deep in Russian territory. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on why the White House allowed Ukrainian use of the longer-range missiles, a major shift in policy.
Ukraine bracing for major Russian attack
Ukraine is gearing up for a possible major attack from Russia as Moscow looks to retaliate for Ukrainian strikes carried out deep in Russian territory with U.S.-made missiles. CBS News' Holly Williams and Charlie D'Agata have the latest on the situation.
Warnings of major Russian attack on Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv shut its doors Wednesday as Ukraine braced amid warnings of retaliation from Moscow for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with American-made missiles. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Ukraine strikes Russia with U.S.-supplied missiles
Ukraine struck Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles known as ATACMS, prompting Russian President Vladimir Putin to respond with a nuclear threat. Holly Williams has the latest.
Ukraine marks 1,000th day since Russian invasion
Russia said that Ukraine fired six American-made long-range missiles into Russia, apparently targeting a military facility. The strike occurred Tuesday, exactly 1,000 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Former ambassador to Ukraine on U.S. missiles
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joined CBS News to discuss Ukraine's use of American missiles in strikes on Russian territory and Vladimir Putin's change of Russia's nuclear doctrine.
Ukraine hits Russia with U.S. ATACMS missiles
U.S. officials have confirmed to CBS News that U.S.-supplied long-range missiles were used by Ukraine on targets in Russian territory. Russia is reportedly vowing retaliation for the attack. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Russia changes nuclear doctrine
Moscow will now consider a conventional attack on Russia by any nation supported by a nuclear power to be a joint attack, according to a change in the country's nuclear doctrine signed into law by Vladimir Putin. The move comes after President Biden gave Ukraine approval to strike targets inside Russia using American-supplied long-range weapons. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
What long-range missiles bring to Ukraine war
President Biden has authorized Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory using U.S.-supplied weapons. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more from western Ukraine. Then, Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins with analysis.
Russian warning after Biden OKs missile use
The Kremlin says President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire missiles deep into Russia could lead to a world war. Biden's approval of the weapons deployment marks a large shift in policy as the conflict in the region nears its 1,000th day. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Russia condemns Biden's move on Ukraine missiles
The Kremlin warned that President Biden is adding "fuel to the fire" by allowing Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles that can strike targets inside Russia. Holly Williams reports.
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Critics of Vladimir Putin have suffered mysterious deaths around the world, highlighting Russia’s long and violent reach. Intelligence officials warn assassinations could happen on U.S. soil.
Biden reiterates support for Ukraine
President Biden reiterated support for Ukraine in the war against Russia during the G20 Summit in Brazil. This comes as Russian officials react to Mr. Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-made and supplied missiles deeper into Russia. CBS News' Willie J. Inman reports.
Russia on Biden's latest move, world war
President Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to fire U.S.-made and supplied missiles deeper into Russia could elicit a sharp response from Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down the reactions to Mr. Biden's shift in policy and what could happen next.
Ukraine OK'd to use long-range U.S. missiles
President Biden has given Ukraine the green light to use U.S.-provided long-range missiles for strikes deep within Russian territory, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. The move is a major shift in U.S. policy that comes after months of lobbying from the Ukrainians. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata and CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman have more.
Biden lifts weapon restrictions for Ukraine
President Biden is authorizing Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range weapons to strike deep inside Russian territory, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. The Kremlin says the move by the Biden administration will further escalate tensions. BBC News correspondent Paul Adams and CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman have more.
Biden OKs Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons deep inside Russia
The easing of restrictions would allow Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, to hit targets inside Russia.
Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at 80 after brief cancer battle
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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