Russian military presence in the Arctic north
As CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports, Russia's interest in the Arctic region can be tied to its military readiness to reach the U.S. in the event of war.
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What to make of Putin's Middle East trips
Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in a lightning round of Middle East diplomacy this week, traveling to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia -- and later welcoming Iran's president to Moscow. Former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Gerald Feierstein, and a distinguished senior fellow with the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News to examine Putin's motivations.
Iranian president meeting with Putin
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is in Moscow on Thursday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Anatol Lieven, director of the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what their meeting will likely entail.
Finland seals off border with Russia
Finland has sealed off its entire border with Russia, closing the final open border crossing between the two countries and accusing Moscow of deliberately ushering migrants to the border zone in an alleged act of "hybrid warfare." The Kremlin denies the accusations and called the move "excessive." Finland's Ambassador to the U.S. Mikko Hautala joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
New CBS podcast explores life of double agent
CBS' new podcast -- "Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen" -- explores the story of one of the most damaging spies in FBI history. Major Garrett, podcast host and CBS News chief Washington correspondent, joins "America Decides" to discuss the tale of a suburban dad turned traitor.
Kim Jong Un meets Putin in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea's Kim Jong Un amid speculation North Korea could sell Moscow weapons and ammunition to use against the Ukrainians. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports from Dnirpo, Ukraine.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia
North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin are due to meet in Russia in the coming days and will likely discuss the possibility of North Korea providing Moscow with weapons to support its war effort. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports from Dnipro, Ukraine.
Saudi Arabia, Russia move to extend oil cuts could drive up gas prices
Move by two OPEC+ members to continue scaling back crude production likely means higher prices at the pump for U.S. drivers.
Kim Jong Un, Putin plan to discuss weapons
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this month to discuss potentially providing Moscow with weapons to support its ongoing war in Ukraine, a U.S. official told CBS News. Kim would meet Putin in Russia, though the exact location is not clear. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Wagner chief presumed dead after plane crash
Speculation is running rampant in Russia after Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a short-lived mutinity in Russia in June, appears to have been killed in a plane crash. Russian officials say he was aboard a private jet that crashed outside of Moscow. Many Kremlin watchers believe the plane was shot down, and that Russian President Vladimir Putin is responsible.
8 dead after Moscow sewers flood during tour that may have been illegal
Several tour operators offer trips into the vast tunnels of the capital's sewer system, some of which were built in the 19th century.
Russian air strikes hit Kyiv as Moscow says it downed Ukrainian drone
Missile fragments crashed onto the grounds of a children's hospital in Kyiv as explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital.
Russian opposition leader Navalny sentenced to 19 more years in prison
Navalny, one of the leading Russian voices against Vladimir Putin before he was locked up, has now been convicted of promoting "extremism."
Moscow hit by another drone attack
Moscow was hit by another drone attack on Tuesday as the war in Ukraine enters its 18th month. A building in the Russian capital that houses three government ministries was hit for the second time in 48 hours. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Moscow building hit by drone twice in 2 days
Russia is accusing Ukraine of another drone attack on Moscow. Russia's military says it downed two drones outside the capital early Tuesday and a third, which was mechanically jammed, crashed into a high-rise tower in the city that had been hit by another drone Sunday morning. Meanwhile, Russian drones targeted Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, injuring at least one person. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Russian missile strikes kill 6 in Ukraine
Six people, including a 10-year-old, were killed by Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown, he said. The strikes are seen as retaliation for drone attacks on Moscow over the weekend. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Russian strikes on Ukrainian city kill 5
Twin Russian missile attacks on the southern Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih have killed at least five people and left dozens injured. The strikes came after three drones headed for Moscow were shot down by Russian air defenses, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying that war was "returning" to Russia - without directly referencing the drone attack. Ramy Inocencio has the story.
Russia accuses Ukraine of drone strike
Russian defenses say they shot down and destroyed two Ukrainian drones that attacked Moscow earlier Monday. No one was injured, but Russia has vowed to retaliate. Julia Ioffe, a founding partner and Washington correspondent at Puck, joined CBS News to talk about the situation.
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Russia halts grain deal, Crimea bridge hit
Moscow has suspended its participation in the critical Black Sea grain deal, a move that could drive up world food prices. And for the second time, an attack has badly damaged Russia's vitally important bridge to Crimea. BBC News video journalist Abdujalil Abdurasulov joins CBS News with more from Kyiv.
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Ukrainian counteroffensive making some gains
Russia is claiming it intercepted and shot down at least five Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow earlier Tuesday. Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for launching the drones. Meanwhile, a senior Ukrainian security official says the country's counteroffensive has been "particularly fruitful" in the past few days. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata is following the latest.
Russia claims it repelled another drone attack by Ukraine on Moscow
The Kremlin called it a "terrorist act" and said five drones were shot down.
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Senate plans 8th vote to reopen government as shutdown drags on
The government shutdown stretched into Day 14 with the Senate expected to hold an eighth vote on a GOP funding bill. Follow live updates here.
D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer, dies of cancer at 51
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
U.S. struck 5th boat accused of carrying drugs off Venezuela, Trump says
President Trump says the U.S. has struck another small boat he accuses of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela.
Demands mount for Gaza aid to flow and Hamas to hand over more remains
So far the Gaza ceasefire is holding, but calls are getting louder for Hamas to hand over more hostages' remains, and for Israel to allow in more aid.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says a hiring slowdown poses U.S. economic risks
Powell said the labor market's outlook hasn't changed much since the central bank's September meeting, when it penciled in two more rate cuts this year.
Family sues Roblox, claims son was allegedly targeted by sex offender
A father claimed an alleged sex offender contacted his 13-year-old son on Roblox despite parental controls.
Weak spot in Earth's magnetic field keeps growing, satellites show
The weak spot, known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, was identified in the 19th century and expanded in recent years.
Future of Voting Rights Act hangs in the balance at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will convene on Wednesday to hear a legal battle over Louisiana's congressional map that could reverberate across the country.
Some protein powders, shakes contain high levels of lead, testing finds
Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation that analyzed 23 dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements.