Ukraine's front-line civilians under fire, eager for a counteroffensive
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.
War in Ukraine
Brits give Ukraine long-range cruise missiles ahead of counteroffensive
Ukraine's leader has said the long-anticipated counterattack against Russia must wait until his troops have the firepower they need.
Journalist Arman Soldin killed by rocket fire in Ukraine
Soldin, 32, was killed when a rocket struck close to where he was lying. The rest of his team was uninjured.
Putin marks "Victory Day" as Ukraine deflects his latest missile salvo
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.
Zelenskyy vows on VE Day to defeat Putin "just as Nazism was defeated"
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 blames Ukraine for car bombing that injured pro-Putin novelist
Zakhar Prilepin is a well-known nationalist writer and an ardent supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian delegate punches Russian rep who grabbed flag
"Paws off our flag, paws off Ukraine," Ukrainian delegate Oleksandr Marikovski said after the scuffle at meetings in Ankara, Turkey.
Russia's Wagner group announces withdrawal from key Ukraine battle
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.
Russia faces "significant shortfalls" in munitions, says Avril Haines
The prospect of Russian concessions in any negotiations regarding Ukraine this year "will be low," Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress.
Russia accuses U.S. of planning alleged drone attack on Kremlin
Ukraine denies targeting Putin's residence with drones, but Russia has nonetheless retaliated, reportedly killing 21 Ukrainian civilians in Kherson.
Russia claims Ukraine tried to kill Putin with a drone attack
The Kremlin present no evidence of the alleged "terrorist act," but said Putin was safe and working, with his schedule unchanged.
One Ukrainian couple's narrow escape from a Russian strike
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."
Suspected drone attack causes oil depot fire in Crimea
It comes after a wave of Russian missile strikes across Ukraine Friday which left at least 23 people dead.
Russia hits Ukraine with deadly missile salvo, killing 23
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.
Zelenskyy sees "opportunity" as China offers to mediate in Ukraine war
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."
On Chernobyl anniversary, Zelenskyy slams Russia for nuclear "blackmail"
The 1986 incident, which is considered the world's worst ever nuclear disaster, contaminated vast areas of Ukraine, Belarus and Russia.
As China's Xi speaks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy, here's why it matters
Zelenskyy has said he'd welcome a Chinese offer to mediate with Russia. Now Russia is sending an envoy to discuss a "political solution."
Photo of mortally wounded pregnant Ukrainian woman wins major award
The AP photographer who won the prize, whose work was labeled "fake news" by Russia, says he captured a moment he'd like to forget, but "cannot."
What does membership mean for NATO newcomer Finland?
As NATO's newest member starts building a fence along its shared border with Russia, one of Finland's top diplomats tells CBS News why his country wanted to join, and what it means for the alliance.
Justice Dept asks for more authority over seized Russian assets
The U.S. is "leaving a lot of money on the table" from Russian asset forfeitures, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco testified before Congress Wednesday.
Russian court rejects appeal by U.S. reporter held on spying charges
Gershkovich, the U.S. government, and the Wall Street Journal strenuously deny the charges against the reporter.
Russia pulls old Soviet tanks out of storage as Ukraine war grinds on
Models like the T55 were once the pride of the Soviet Union, and Russia still has thousands. They aren't built for today's combat, but they could still be deadly.
Russia says Putin has paid another visit to occupied ground in Ukraine
As the Kremlin released video purportedly showing the Russian leader in Kherson, the U.S. and other G7 nations condemned his recent "irresponsible nuclear rhetoric."
Leaked Pentagon documents takeaways: Here are details on what they reveal
The leak of dozens of classified Pentagon documents led to the arrest of Airman Jack Teixeira. The information released was highly sensitive.
Russia sentences journalist to 25 years for criticizing Ukraine war
"Not only do I not repent of any of this, I am proud of it," said the prominent opposition figure and journalist ahead of the sentencing.
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