Poland "ready" to host NATO nuclear weapons, its president says
Poland is "ready" to host nuclear arms if NATO decides to deploy them there in the face of Russia reinforcing its armaments in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Andrzej Duda says.
War in Ukraine
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says "we are preparing" for a major Russian offensive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it is crucial troops receive foreign military aid in time to fight another major Russian offensive.
House GOP's aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan advance — with Democrats' help
The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.
CIA chief Burns says that without aid, Ukraine "could lose on the battlefield"
His comments come as a deadlocked Congress continues to stall on Ukraine aid.
House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
Speaker Mike Johnson takes risk on separating Israel and Ukraine aid
The House speaker says he wants to put up separate individual bills on aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Johnson faces growing pressure over Ukraine, Israel aid
Iran's attack on Israel has renewed urgency in getting a Senate-passed bill through the House. But the bill also threatens Johnson's speakership.
Rep. McCaul says decision on Ukraine aid vote is a "speaker determination"
Rep. Michael McCaul said the decision about when and how to bring up Ukraine aid is a "speaker determination," saying that he had plans to talk with Speaker Johnson later in the day.
Stop Putin now or war will come your way, Ukraine's leader warns U.S.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells CBS News that without more U.S. help, Ukraine won't be able to stop Putin from pushing his war onto NATO soil.
For the first time, Russia admits it's "in a state of war" with Ukraine
The admission marks an escalation in official language used to describe the conflict, which the Kremlin initially referred to as a "special military operation."
Russia launches huge missile attack on Kyiv for first time in 6 weeks
Ukraine's capital Kyiv was targeted with a huge missile attack, wounding 13 people, after Putin vowed to retaliate for strikes inside Russia.
As Ukraine aid languishes, 15 lawmakers work on end run to approve funds
Rep. Don Bacon and 14 House colleagues are attempting an unorthodox, novel and — critics say — a long-shot effort to force a vote to provide emergency financial aid to Ukraine.
Putin hails election win, but his critics make their presence felt
Presidential election results underline Vladimir Putin's total control of Russia's political system, but his foes made their presence known.
Russian polls close with Putin poised to rule for 6 more years
Vladimir Putin has faced no serious challengers in the election, which is set to formally grant him six more years of power.
Polls vandalized as Russia's "sham elections" get underway
With Russia's political opposition, dead, jailed or living in exile, Vladimir Putin is virtually guaranteed to win a new 6-year term.
U.S. giving Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as new funding stalls
U.S. officials said the Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts.
Putin renews nuclear war threat, warns NATO not to send troops to Ukraine
Vladimir Putin claims Moscow's nuclear arsenal is "much more" advanced than America's, and says he'll use it if Russia is threatened.
Russian military plane with 15 people on board crashes on takeoff
The Defense Ministry didn't say whether there were any survivors but the local governor offered condolences to the victims' families.
Israel likely to face Hamas resistance "for years," U.S. intel assessment says
The unclassified report released Monday by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence noted Israel is likely to face "lingering armed resistance."
Pope Francis says Ukraine should have "courage of the white flag" against Russia
Pope Francis said in an interview with Swiss broadcaster RSI that "the word negotiate is a courageous word."
Dozens of Indian nationals duped into joining Russia's war against Ukraine
Dozens of men in India were duped into joining Russia's war against Ukraine, according to India's government.
Ukraine claims to sink another Russian warship off Crimea
Ukraine is struggling to hold Russian forces at bay on land, but it claims to have sunk 3 Russian warships in less than 2 months.
Retired Army officer charged with sharing classified Ukraine info on dating site
"Beloved Dave, do NATO and Biden have a secret plan to help us," an unnamed person asked retired Army officer David Slater in one message.
Germany accuses Russia of a "hybrid attack" for leaking call on Ukraine
Russia says leaked audio of German officials shows the "direct involvement of the collective West" in the Ukraine war.
Russian drone attack kills 7 in Odesa, Ukraine says
Across the country Saturday, air defenses shot down 14 of 17 drones launched against Ukraine.
World
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Pope Leo's brother also battling cancer, wife tells CBS News
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery
Pope Leo's lung nodule surgery completed successfully, Vatican says
Iran focused on attacking "harder targets," U.K. spy chief warns
Houthi attacks leave Trump with "a difficult dilemma"
How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem
Pacific region sets record for big, long-lasting hurricanes
