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."
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Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, bringing them closer to Europe. The U.S. Department of Defense said that there were no indications that Russia was preparing to use nuclear weapons. NATO called the rhetoric dangerous and irresponsible. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Russia to deploy "tactical nuclear weapons" in Belarus, Putin says
NATO calls Putin's move "dangerous and irresponsible," but the alliance and the White House say there's no indication the Russian leader is about to actually use a nuke.
Ukrainian troops conduct drills near Belarus border
Imtiaz Tyab visited Ukrainian troops in trenches on the border with Belarus as they prepare for a possible new Russian offensive from the north.
Ukraine says it's ready if Russia tries to invade again from Belarus
Russian troops poured across Ukraine's northern border a year ago in a failed bid to capture Kyiv. If they try again, Ukrainian forces will be waiting.
Belarus jails Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski for 10 years
Bialiatski, who's been behind bars for almost 2 years, was convicted along with 3 colleagues of financing actions violating public order and smuggling.
Blinken holds meetings on Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held meetings today with diplomats from former Soviet republics while in Kazakhstan to discuss the war in Ukraine. Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko is in China for a three-day visit and to meet with President Xi Jinping. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers from Kyiv with more
Belarus dictator to visit China as key Putin allies bolster ties
Ahead of his visit, Alexander Lukashenko lauded Xi Jinping's "peaceful foreign policy" and said no global issues "can be resolved without China."
Germany urges allies to send Ukraine supplies
Germany is urging allies who can send tanks to Ukraine to "do so now." Chancellor Olaf Scholz made the comments on Friday at the Munich Security Conference. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata spoke with anchors Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano about what the leaders hope to accomplish at the conference regarding the war in Ukraine.
Belarus uses Clinton pic as evidence against ex-presidential candidate
The country's investigative committee says Andrey Dzmitryeu's photo with the former top U.S. diplomat, "may indicate that his activities were coordinated from abroad."
Belarus questions stray Ukrainian missile
Ukraine says it shot down more Russian drones. And Belarusian officials are claiming the Ukrainian missile shot down over Belarus during Russia's onslaught did not cross over accidentally. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins us with the latest.
Moscow unleashes new attack on Ukraine
Ukraine is once again accusing Russian forces of targeting civilians with its latest attack on the nation. Thursday's air strikes hit several Ukrainian cities, destroying critical infrastructure. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has the latest.
Russian drones rain down on Kyiv as Putin heads to Belarus
Analysts say the Kremlin might look again for some kind of Belarusian military support for its Ukraine operations.
Russia rejects $60-per-barrel price cap and threatens oil supply cutoff
Russian authorities have rejected a price cap on the country's oil set by Ukraine's Western supporters and are threatening to stop supplying the nations that endorsed it.
Ukrainian forces bombard Russian positions in Kherson region
Kremlin-installed Kherson officials said Ukrainian shelling of a Dnieper River ferry crossing killed two journalists.
Mayor of Rivne, Ukraine on Russian attacks
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.
Former U.S. ambassador: "Putin is desperate"
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joined CBS News to discuss Moscow's strategy in Ukraine.
Nobel Peace Prize winners focused on human rights amid war in Ukraine
All three of the winners, one individual and two organizations, have worked to highlight human rights issues amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Senators call on State Department to name U.S. special envoy to Belarus
The former Soviet state is continuing to support Russia's war in Ukraine.
U.N. estimates 2.5M people fled Ukraine
The U.S. will send more than $14 billion of humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine. Meanwhile, the refugee crisis in Eastern Europe is worsening, according to data from the United Nations. CBS News anchor Lana Zak spoke with the senior external relations officer for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Chris Melzer about what's happening.
First round of peace talks amid Ukraine invasion
Ukrainian and Russian delegates sat down Monday for the first direct negotiations between the two countries since Russia launched its invasion five days earlier. There are also now reports that a Russian convoy is making its way toward Kyiv. General Ben Hodges, the former commanding general of the U.S. Army in Europe, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" anchors Elaine Quijano and Weijia Jiang with the latest.
Russia launches missiles across Ukraine, cements gains in east
Russia's Defense Ministry spokesman said late Saturday that Russian and Moscow-backed separatist forces now control Sievierodonetsk and the villages surrounding it.
Woman gets 6 years in prison after plane forced to land in Belarus
Sophia Sapega, a Russian citizen, said she would appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to intervene.
Senate unanimously votes to suspend trade relations with Russia
The Senate also voted to ban all oil imports and energy products from Russia.
Boston Marathon restricts Russian athletes
Russian and Belarusian citizens who currently reside in their home country have been banned from participating in the Boston Marathon. CBS Boston's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
In President Trump's speech Wednesday night, he touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies.
Brown University shooter manhunt hampered by lack of video, source says
Police have requested that those who live near Brown University share any videos or photos that the suspect may have appeared on.
Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison without parole
Brian Walshe was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Ana Walshe after her sister gave a victim impact statement in court.
Pope Leo taps Bishop Ronald Hicks to succeed Cardinal Dolan
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York.
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CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug
President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
Philippine hotel says Bondi Beach suspects spent every night in their room
The father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach terror attack spent most of November in a hotel in the Philippines, but the reason for their visit remains unclear.
An early look at our town hall and debate series, launching in 2026
"Things That Matter," a series of planned town halls and debates sponsored by Bank of America, will launch early next year.