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2 weeks of relentless, seemingly indiscriminate Russian bombing has killed more than 70 in the city of Zaporizhzhia alone, and the attacks are increasing.
With Putin's invasion of their country still fresh in Georgian minds, it's little wonder young Russians dodging the bloodbath in Ukraine are viewed with suspicion.
An explosion Saturday on the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia to the Crimean Peninsula, caused parts of it to collapse.
President Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot threaten to use tactical nuclear weapons with "impunity." CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more on the president's interview, and the possible recourse in the face of Russia's increased aggression.
President Biden is taking swipes at Vladimir Putin as Russia continues its bombardment of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined G7 leaders to discuss more support. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins "CBS News Mornings" from Ukraine with the latest.
Russia's latest "nuclear terrorism" raises the risk of a "radiation accident" at the Zaporizhzhia plant, Ukraine's state nuclear operator says.
Bombs rained down for two days on Ukrainian cities just after the Russian autocrat put a general with a ruthless history in charge of his flailing war effort.
There has been growing international condemnation after Russia announced it would mobilize more reservist troops to fight in Ukraine. Errol Barnett took a look at the state of the war.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet next week at the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Uzbekistan. The two leaders last met in January at the Beijing Olympics, just weeks before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish joined CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a private meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Uzbekistan. The two leaders are navigating a new dynamic in their relationship and the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Alexander Gabuev, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and senior adviser at Albright Stonebridge Group, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Russia fired more than 80 missiles at cities across Ukraine in the most widespread series of attacks since the early days of Vladimir Putin's war, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens. The Kremlin says the attacks are retaliation for a weekend explosion that damaged a key bridge connecting Russia with Crimea. Oleksandr Tretyak, the mayor of Rivne, Ukraine, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
Ukrainian's counteroffensive was gaining pace as Russian President Vladimir Putin finalized his disputed annexation of Ukraine's eastern territories. First, Charlie D'Agata reports from Ukraine. Then, John Dickerson spoke with retired Gen. Peter Zwack about the future of the conflict.
Russia bombed Ukrainian cities and infrastructure with the scope and ferocity not seen since the early days of Putin's invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says at least 12 people were killed and 80 injured. CBS News' John Dickerson is joined by senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata, who reports from Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces have made considerable gains, reclaiming territory previously held by the Russians. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports on the latest from Ukraine. Then, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder and retired Marine Corps General James Jones join CBS News' John Dickerson with their analysis.
Some Russian men are trying to flee the country after President Vladimir Putin called up 300,000 army reservists for his invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Putin is once again making veiled nuclear threats to the West. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss the situation.
Russian forces launched more attacks in Ukraine following a barrage of missile strikes across the country on Monday. On Tuesday, President Biden is meeting virtually with G7 leaders to discuss the situation and how to hold the Putin regime accountable. BBC News correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from Kyiv, and then Michael Bociurkiw, global affairs analyst and nonresident senior fellow at The Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with the leader of the International Atomic Energy Agency to discuss recent attacks near a Ukrainian nuclear power plant. The IAEA has been pushing for a demilitarized zone. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina explains what could come from this meeting, as Putin is also set to meet with the leaders of Turkey and the UAE.
G7 leaders said after an emergency meeting today that they will "stand firmly with Ukraine for as long as it takes" after Russia launched another round of missile strikes. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more on the attacks. Then Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (ret.), senior adviser for Human Rights First and former commander for the U.S. Army in Europe, joins CBS News Anchors Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano to discuss the path of the war.
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster says the Russian leader's goal is to incite fear, but his tactics so far have had "the opposite effect."
The country's nuclear operator says a deputy director from the Zaporizhzhia plant is being held and Russia is "probably using methods of torture and intimidation."
As Ukrainians emerged onto debris-strewn streets in Kyiv and other cities to take stock, more rockets rained down.
Russia fired dozens of missiles into Ukrainian cities Monday morning in what Russian President Vladimir Putin claims is retaliation for an attack on the bridge connecting Russia and Crimea, CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata. Then, CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina details the latest attack and the next escalatory moves to expect out of Moscow.