Biden endorses plan to train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets
The president has told allies he approved plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, a senior administration official said.
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The president has told allies he approved plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, a senior administration official said.
Details were not announced, but both Ukraine and Turkey made the announcement on Wednesday.
Russia's Wagner mercenary group, which has close ties to President Vladimir Putin, is known for fighting in Ukraine. But it receives a large amount of funding through operations in the Central African Republic. Debora Patta has the details.
A CBS News investigation is revealing the story behind the Wagner group, a Russian private army with close ties to President Vladimir Putin that is heavily involved in the war in Ukraine. Our undercover video shows a vivid picture of the Wagner group's activities in central Africa, where it is accused of propping up dictatorships in return for minerals that help fund its paramilitary activities around the world. Debora Patta reports.
Ukrainian officials said the aerial Russian assault involved the "maximum number of attacking missiles in the shortest period of time."
Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner army has been key to Putin's war on Ukraine. CBS News' has discovered how it's paid for by "profiteering" in Africa.
Since Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022, the government has waged a crackdown on dissent unseen since the Soviet era.
There's not much left of Orikhiv above ground, but underground, hundreds of defiant holdouts in the front-line town eagerly await the next phase of this war.
Ukraine's leader has said the long-anticipated counterattack against Russia must wait until his troops have the firepower they need.
Vladimir Putin presided over a toned-down parade in Moscow as his war effort in Ukraine cost him more troops and more missiles, with little to show.
Russia launched a wave of missiles across Ukraine in the second night attack in a row. Ukraine's air defenses shot down 23 of 25 missiles fired and there were no reports of injuries. The latest attack comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin marks Victory Day, celebrating Russia's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Mary Ilyushina joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest.
Putin said Russia was under attack from the West during his speech for Russia's annual Victory Day Parade. This year's commemorations were scaled down compared to previous years, as Russia deploys its firepower against Ukraine. Charlie D'Agata reports.
As the world marked the anniversary of Nazi Germany's 1945 surrender, Russia, which helped beat Hitler, unleashed a fresh attack on its neighbor.
Russia unleashed a wave of drone attacks on Ukraine overnight, following an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin on Wednesday. While Kyiv has denied responsibility for the attack, Russia has vowed retaliation for what it called "a terrorist act." Charlies D'Agata reports.
In a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the head of the Wagner military group announced his forces will withdraw from Bakhmut due to a lack of supplies from the Russian army. This comes after an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, which Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia would respond to with "concrete actions." Charlie D'Agata reports.
Putin appears to be losing one of his most potent fighting forces, as U.S. officials question his ability to "sustain even modest offensive operations" in Ukraine.
Ukraine denies targeting Putin's residence with drones, but Russia has nonetheless retaliated, reportedly killing 21 Ukrainian civilians in Kherson.
Russia claims a drone that appeared to cause a small explosion at the Kremlin was an attempt by Ukraine to assassinate Vladimir Putin. Ukraine denies involvement. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina joins us with more on the accusations.
The Kremlin present no evidence of the alleged "terrorist act," but said Putin was safe and working, with his schedule unchanged.
As the U.S. says Russia has lost 20,000 men amid the grueling battle for Bakhmut, Moscow continues punishing civilians, including a couple who know they got "extremely lucky."
Kyiv was among the cities targeted for the first time in weeks, but the deadliest Russian strike was on an apartment building in Uman, far from the front lines.
Brittney Griner spoke at a press conference Thursday ahead of the WNBA season. The Phoenix Mercury star spoke about what gave her hope during the months she was wrongfully detained in Russian prisons and how she has prepared for her return to basketball. Griner, who had also played for a Russian basketball team, said she wouldn't play overseas again "unless I'm representing my country at the Olympics."
Ukraine's leader said he had a "mostly reasonable" conversation with Xi Jinping, and they have an equal interest in "the sovereignty of nations and territorial integrity."
Zelenskyy has said he'd welcome a Chinese offer to mediate with Russia. Now Russia is sending an envoy to discuss a "political solution."
Belgorod residents thought it was a Ukrainian attack, but Russia's military quickly acknowledged that a bomb was dropped by one of its own warplanes.