Special Report: Biden addresses Putin meeting

President Biden took questions from reporters Wednesday after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland. Mr. Biden said, "I did what I came to do," while Putin called it a "constructive" meeting. "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report from Geneva with analysis from CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell, former acting and deputy director of the CIA.

• Jun 16, 2021
• 42:02

Special Report: Biden holds press conference

During a press conference at the end of the NATO summit in Brussels, President Biden spoke about his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Biden was also asked about his assessment of the Republican Party, Ukraine's potential membership in NATO, and his meetings with world leaders. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett anchors a CBS News Special Report from Washington with reports from CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, who's traveling with the president, and CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer in London.

• Jun 14, 2021
• 36:47

A Ukrainian crane operator turned war hero on Putin's "big mistake"

"He made a big mistake," Private Andriy Rogalski told CBS News of Vladimir Putin. "We will not kneel before him."

• Nov 4, 2022

U.N. rejects Russia's call to probe debunked Ukraine "biolabs" claim

"The United States and Ukraine went through Russia's allegations in Geneva, point by point, and debunked every single one," said the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.

• Nov 3, 2022

Exporting grain through the Black Sea

Russian officials say they will renew participation in the Black Sea grain deal, allowing Ukraine to safely export grain through the waterway without fear of being attacked. CBS News Foreign Correspondent Holly Williams breaks down the caveats of this agreement.

• Nov 2, 2022
• 4:36

U.S. says Russian commanders discussed nuclear weapons use in Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the reports on U.S. intelligence as "purposeful pumping" of nuclear weapons rhetoric.

• Nov 2, 2022

Russia suspends Ukraine grain deal over ship attack claim

Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, accused Russia of playing "hunger games" by imperiling global food shipments.

• Oct 29, 2022

Putin blames West for war

Just over eight months after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine he gave a major speech, blaming the West for this bloody war as well as nearly everything else that's wrong with the world. As CBS correspondent Holly Williams reports, Putin's military is facing setbacks and their current focus seems to be on the small city of Bakhmut where Ukrainians are determined to hold their ground.

• Oct 28, 2022
• 1:42

Russian lawmakers move to expand anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

"The passing of this new law will be yet another disaster for human rights," said Amnesty International's director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

• Oct 27, 2022

Russia starts "suicide drone" attacks on Kyiv

At least four people were killed in drone attacks on Ukraine's capital on Monday, reports CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams. Then, John Parachini, a senior international defense researcher at the RAND Corporation, joined CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss Russia's use of the Iranian-made "kamikaze" drones.

• Oct 17, 2022
• 6:48

Putin declares martial law in annexed Ukraine

Parts of four regions in Ukraine are now under Russian martial law, the same four regions the country illegally claimed to have annexed last month. First, CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Kyiv. Then, Stephen Sestanovich, a former ambassador-at-large to the former Soviet Union, and a professor of diplomacy at Columbia University, assesses the situation.

• Oct 19, 2022
• 7:53

Ukraine rejects Russia's "dirty bomb" claim

Russia is claiming that Ukraine is planning to use a so-called "dirty bomb" on its own people. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Ukraine, then Mason Clark, senior analyst and Russia team lead at the Institute for the Study of War, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

• Oct 24, 2022
• 6:58

American volunteer speaks about Ukraine war

Ukraine's army is preparing for an attempt to reclaim the key southern city of Kherson from Russian occupation. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams spoke with a U.S. volunteer about his experience fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, and she joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Lana Zak from Kyiv with more.

• Oct 27, 2022
• 6:03

Russia holds nuclear drills amid "dirty bomb" claim

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the "risk of world conflict" is high as he oversaw the start of nuclear military excersises. He also repeated the claim that Ukraine may be planning a "dirty bomb" attack. Holly Williams is following developments from Kyiv.

• Oct 26, 2022
• 2:03

Biden "not stopping" efforts to free Griner

Brittney Griner's nine-year sentence was upheld after a Russian court denied her appeal request. The WNBA star is expected to sent to a penal colony following the decision. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain how the White House is responding. Plus she takes a look at what's on the agenda as Israel's president travels to Washington to meet with President Biden.

• Oct 26, 2022
• 5:52

H.R. McMaster on Russia's nuclear exercises

Russia notified the U.S. it will be carrying out its annual nuclear exercises today. It comes despite the escalation in nuclear tensions in Russia's war in Ukraine. CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor H.R. McMaster, a former U.S. national security adviser and retired lieutenant general, joins anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the significance.

• Oct 26, 2022
• 7:16

Russia's war in Ukraine from Putin's perspective

It's still not exactly known why Russian President Vladmir Putin decided to invade Ukraine earlier this year - and why he continues Russia's attacks despite repeated military failures. Andrew Weiss, vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, is the author of the upcoming graphic novel biography, "Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin." He joined CBS News to discuss his book.

• Oct 11, 2022
• 5:51

Evolution of Russia and China's relationship

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet this week in Uzbekistan. China has recently signaled stronger support for Russia in its war in Ukraine, but the two countries haven't always been aligned. Phelim Kine, China correspondent for Politico, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

• Sep 14, 2022
• 5:40

Progressives retract Ukraine letter to Biden after backlash

A group of progressive Democrats retracted a letter to the White House urging Biden to engage in direct diplomatic talks with Russia.

• Oct 25, 2022

Ukraine, allies reject Russian claim of "dirty bomb" provocation plot

Russia's defense minister claimed in a series of calls with Western counterparts that Ukraine was preparing to detonate a "dirty bomb" in its own territory.

• Oct 24, 2022

Ukrainian forces bombard Russian positions in Kherson region

Kremlin-installed Kherson officials said Ukrainian shelling of a Dnieper River ferry crossing killed two journalists.

• Oct 21, 2022

Elite U.S. troops practice for war just miles from Ukraine's border

U.S. troops in Romania are extremely close to Putin's war, conducting exercises with NATO allies that "replicate exactly what's going on" over the border.

• Oct 21, 2022

Putin declares martial law

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in areas of Ukraine illegally annexed by Russia. Holly Williams reports.

• Oct 20, 2022
• 2:49

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin is doubling down in Ukraine by declaring martial law in the four regions it illegally annexed. Russian troops are relocating up to 60,000 people in Kherson as they prepare for an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive. Holly Williams reports.

• Oct 19, 2022
• 2:44

Putin declares martial law in Ukraine regions

Martial law begins Thursday across four regions of Ukraine that Russia claims to have annexed. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina discussed what this means for people living in parts of eastern and southern Ukraine.

• Oct 19, 2022
• 3:52

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