U.S. vet wounded in Ukraine war urges Congress to back more funding
An American veteran wounded on the Ukraine front lines calls for more U.S. funding, and says some people don't "understand the repercussions" of a Russian victory.
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An American veteran wounded on the Ukraine front lines calls for more U.S. funding, and says some people don't "understand the repercussions" of a Russian victory.
As the U.S. looks to project leadership overseas, one organization says the greatest geopolitical risk of 2024 is back at home. Eurasia Group president and founder Ian Bremmer joins CBS News to explain.
A Russian court says a U.S. national identified as Robert Romanov Woodland has been detained on drug charges that carry a possible 20-year prison sentence.
Ukraine says a Russian attack on two of its largest cities has left four people dead. George Beebe, director of grand strategy at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the current state of the war.
Russian airstrikes in the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv killed at least four people, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vladimir Putin had vowed to strengthen his attacks on Ukraine after a deadly attack on Belgorod, a Russian border city, on Saturday. CBS News' Ben Tracy has more.
"Russia will answer for every life taken away," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Russia launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks against Kharkiv and other cities in Ukraine on Sunday, in apparent retaliation for a deadly Ukrainian attack against Belgorod, Russia, the day before. At least 20 people in Ukraine were injured.
With Ukraine's counteroffensive all but stalled, winter setting in and aid for Ukraine from its allies in some doubt, Moscow hit hard from the air.
Russia launched 122 missiles and numerous drones on cities across Ukraine Friday. Apartments, a shopping mall and a maternity hospital were among the locations struck. Ukraine said its air defense systems shot down most of the missiles and drones, but dozens of people were still killed. David Martin has the latest.
The Russian opposition leader says he's "relieved" that he's "finally made it." His whereabouts were unknown for more than two weeks before his spokesperson said he'd been located.
Concern was rising because the imprisoned leading Kremlin opposition leader hadn't been heard from in more than two weeks.
Paul Whelan, the Marine veteran who was first detained by Russian authorities in December 2018, issued a desperate plea to President Biden in a phone interview with WTOP-TV on Christmas Eve from the remote Russian penal colony where he is serving a 16-year sentence. Nicole Sganga has more.
"We still don't know where Alexey is," allies of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny say after apparent prison transfer.
Ukrainian officials reported Friday that their military shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter jets on Friday.
Thursday night, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked a European Union vote on a $54 billion aid package for Ukraine. The move came after leaders agreed to officially begin negotiations for Ukraine to join the European Union. BBC News reporter Sofia Bettiza has the details on the vote. And former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joined CBS News to discuss the relationship between Orban and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine has pushed for years to join the European Union. Now, there's some movement. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBS News to unpack the latest development as Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Thursday he will continue the war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Kremlin is in dialogue with the U.S. on the potential release of two Americans being held in Russia, Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan. CBS News contributor Mary Ilyushina reports on what Putin said during his year-end news conference.
Asked when there will be peace in Ukraine, Russia's Vladimir Putin said, "When we achieve our goals." The comments came during Putin's year-end news conference with constituents Thursday.
Vladimir Putin held his first end-of-year news conference since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Biden at the White House on Monday to request more aid for his country's fight against the ongoing Russian invasion. The two leaders held a press conference urging Congress to approve more funding. Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a joint news conference Tuesday after meeting at the White House. Both leaders are pushing Congress to pass more aid for Kyiv. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors a special report.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington D.C. Tuesday to meet with President Biden and congressional leaders and urge them to pass additional funding to aid Ukraine in its war against Russia. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang breaks down the latest on Zelenskyy's visit, and congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the response on Capitol Hill to the Ukrainian president's plea.
President Biden will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, D.C., Tuesday as the White House continues to press Congress to pass additional funding to aid Ukraine's war against Russia. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on Mr. Biden's political strategy in the ongoing funding negotiations.
Battles are raging across Gaza as Israel indicates it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers.
Putin still commands wide support after nearly a quarter-century in power despite his oppressive rule.