Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, says U.S. "direct involvement" in war is growing
The Kremlin has long cast dire warnings over the potential ramifications of the U.S. and its NATO allies' "direct involvement" in the grueling conflict.
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U.S. labels Russia-backed Wagner Group as transnational criminal organization
In a new round of sanctions, the U.S. accused the mercenary group of atrocities in Ukraine and around the world.
Germany apologizes for aiming leopard emoji at Russian envoy in Africa
"Is the Continent of Africa, its people & wildlife just a joke to you?" demanded one African Union official over the "tone deaf" tweet.
U.S. sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in major boost to firepower
The U.S. plans to send 31 top-of-the-line M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, delivering on a key request from Kyiv.
U.S. poised to send tanks to Ukraine
For months, the U.S. has been insisting the M1 Abrams, its top-of-the-line tank, was too complex to operate and maintain in Ukraine.
Ukraine confirms retreat from town of Soledar after bitter fight
It's a rare win for Vladimir Putin's force, but military analysts have said capturing the small town is more symbolic than strategic.
Germany to send tanks to Ukraine and let European partners do the same
"We are acting in a closely coordinated and concerted manner internationally," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
These are the tanks Ukraine will get from the U.S. and Europe
Germany is sending what one military expert described as "the Mercedes BMW supertanks of the world."
U.S. "concerned" over South Africa's looming war games with Russia
The U.S. Embassy notes the joint military exercises off South Africa's coast will come "even as Moscow continues its brutal and unlawful war of aggression."
Biden administration has raised concerns with China about companies selling aid to Russia
Chinese companies are providing non-lethal military assistance and economic support that stops short of wholesale sanctions evasion, sources familiar with the situation tell CBS News.
Poland to seek Germany's formal approval to supply tanks to Ukraine
Germany's top diplomat says the world must "do everything we can to defend Ukraine," but her government still hasn't committed to letting other nations send modern, German-made tanks.
Germany won't block Poland from giving Ukraine tanks, minister says
Ukraine's supporters pledged billions of dollars in military aid during a meeting Friday.
AWOL Navy SEAL killed in Ukraine, official says
Daniel W. Swift was killed in Ukraine on Jan. 18, an official told CBS News.
Next few months crucial for Ukraine's spring counteroffensive, Pentagon says
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley suggested Ukrainians could reclaim some Russian-occupied territory, depending on the training and equipment they receive in the next few months.
CIA director meets with Zelenskyy as U.S. sends more aid to Ukraine
Burns "reinforced our continued support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression," a U.S. official said.
Pentagon commits another $2.5 billion in aid to Ukraine
The latest aid package includes for the first time Stryker vehicles for Ukraine as well as additional Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.
Germany facing pressure to approve leopard tanks for Ukraine
The Biden administration on Thursday announced a roughly $2.5 billion aid package for Ukraine, which included more armored vehicles, but no tanks.
Russia suggests "defeat" in Ukraine could "trigger a nuclear war"
The Kremlin and its allies have long tried to paint Vladimir Putin's assault on his neighbors as an existential war, and they want the world to believe they mean it.
Analysis: Former CIA officer Rolf Mowatt-Larssen on Russia-Ukraine war
Mowatt-Larssen predicts that Putin will launch an offensive in 2023, but not until he has mobilized a sufficient number of troops, which he failed to do last year.
In the front-line trenches of Ukraine's "harsh" winter war with Russia
Ukrainians battling Russia - and nature - to dig earthen fortifications to keep the invaders at bay want their partners to help speed up the grueling fight.
Top Ukrainian official killed in chopper crash
Officials are investigating the cause of a helicopter crash that killed 14 people, including Ukraine's interior minister, and at least one child, near the capital city of Kiev Wednesday. Debora Patta reports from Ukraine.
Helicopter crash near Ukraine kindergarten kills child, top officials
At least 13 people died in the "terrible tragedy," Ukrainian officials said, including at least one child who was in the kindergarten building.
The yellow kitchen: A haunting image lays bare Russia's war on Ukraine
The brightly colored kitchen belonged to the Korenovsky family of Dnipro, all but one of whom were out for a walk when a Russian missile tore through their building.
Ukrainian training on Patriot missile system begins in Oklahoma
About 90-100 Ukrainians are in the U.S. for the training, which is expected to last several months, the Pentagon said.
Russia launches deadly strike on Ukrainian civilians
Dozens of people, including children, were killed over the weekend in a Russian attack on an apartment building in Dnipro. Debora Patta has the latest.
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