Army major and wife indicted for conspiring to give Russia medical secrets
The two, who work as healthcare providers, in August revealed to an undercover FBI agent their willingness to give Russia medical information to help its invasion of Ukraine.
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New leak found in gas pipeline supplying Europe
Another leak has been found in a Baltic Sea pipeline carrying Russian natural gas to Europe. NATO has ruled it an act of sabotage. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. will never recognize Russia's planned annexation of Ukrainian territory.
Russia to annex 4 regions of Ukraine this week after "sham referenda"
The move was widely expected after Russian-backed forces went door-to-door in the occupied regions, helping collecting ballots for the Kremlin-orchestrated votes.
Putin may annex part of Ukraine, after "farce" election
Russian President Vladimir Putin may soon annex part of eastern Ukraine, after Ukrainian residents, sometimes held at gunpoint, were made to vote in support of joining Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the vote a "farce" — and the U.S. and Western allies have dismissed the election as illegitimate.
Pipeline leak could release record amount of methane
As officials investigate the suspected sabotage of two natural gas pipelines between Russia and Europe, scientists warn a potentially record-breaking amount of methane is spewing in the Baltic Sea.
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U.S. announces $1.1 billion more in military aid for Ukraine
The U.S. will provide funding for about 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops.
EU official says Nord Stream pipeline damage was likely "a deliberate act"
Seismologists say explosions rattled the Baltic Sea before unusual leaks were discovered Tuesday on the two underwater pipelines running from Russia to Germany.
Russia prepares to annex occupied regions
Russia says the areas of Ukraine it occupies have overwhelmingly voted to officially join Russia. But the United Nations denounces the referendums as a sham and a pretext to annexation. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Ukraine accuses Russia of sabotaging gas pipelines
Authorities in Europe are investigating leaks in two gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea that caused a sudden drop in pressure on Monday. Ukraine is accusing Russia of sabotaging the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines.
North Korea fires missiles on eve of Kamala Harris trip to Seoul
Seoul says the provocations will only deepen North Korea's international isolation while pushing South Korea and the United States to strengthen their deterrence.
Japan accuses Russia of blindfolding diplomat over spying allegations
Russia claimed the diplomat was "detained red-handed while receiving, in exchange for financial reward, restricted information."
CIA director on Putin's draft and nuclear threat
In an interview with Norah O'Donnell, CIA Director Bill Burns discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats as well as Putin's military setbacks in Ukraine. Watch more of the exclusive interview on "CBS Sunday Morning" on Oct. 2.
Inside Izyum: Death and destruction left behind by Russia
The Russians seized the town of Izyum six months ago when the war began. Some residents described the seizure as months of hell. Debora Patta speaks with one woman who hid in an icy basement with 50 neighbors for over 100 days without water, electricity and heat.
Ukrainians say they were tortured by Russians
In the liberated city of Izyum, Ukraine, investigators are collecting evidence at crime scenes where Ukrainians say they were tortured by Russian occupiers. "Russia was trying to strangle local people," said one police chief. "To make them so scared, they’d forget about freedom."
President Biden condemns Putin at UNGA
World leaders speaking at the United Nations General Assembly took aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin after his latest moves in Ukraine. This came after Putin announced an escalation in his war there. Nancy Cordes reports from New York.
Eatery offers residency to Ukrainian chef
Ukrainian chef Mirali Dilbazi opened his long-awaited restaurant in Kyiv before Russia invaded Ukraine. One Brooklyn restaurant offered him an opportunity to share his fine-dining vision across the world. Elaine Quijano has more.
Ukrainian forces recapture Russian base in Kharkiv
Ukrainian forces faced a breaking point that led to them recapturing a Russian base on the battlefields of Kharkiv. "They were fleeing from here, just like rats," one Ukrainian soldier said of the elite Russian troops who occupied the base.
Russians try to flee following Putin’s order
As some Russians head off to training camps, others try to leave the country following Putin's partial mobilization order. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Zelenskyy calls for funding, security guarantees after Russia's "sham" referenda
"In front of the eyes of the whole world, Russia is conducting this so-called sham referenda on the occupied territory of Ukraine," Ukraine's president said.
Gibraltar sells Russian oligarch's yacht for $37.5 million
The 72-metre (236-foot) vessel, MV Axioma, was seized on March 22.
CIA director: Putin's military has many problems, "manpower only one of them"
"It's not as if throwing people like cannon fodder toward the front" will solve Putin's military issues in Ukraine, CIA Director Bill Burns said.
"Unprecedented" leaks hit Russia-to-Europe Nord Stream gas pipelines
Both European and Russian officials say sabotage may have caused leaks in the undersea pipes, both of which had stopped but were still full.
Trump says he's "sort of" made up his mind on Venezuela as top officials mull options
The president told reporters Friday evening he's "sort of" made up his mind about his next steps in Venezuela, which his administration blames for narco trafficking.
Trump says he's withdrawing support for onetime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene
President Trump said late Friday he will no longer support Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, marking a dramatic break with a onetime Trump loyalist who has increasingly criticized the president and her party's leadership.
Trump asks Justice Department to probe Epstein's ties to Democrats, banks
President Trump accused Democrats of using what he calls the "Epstein hoax" to defect blame for the government shutdown.
Judge officially drops 3 charges in Georgia's Trump election case
A Georgia judge has officially dropped three charges in the state's election interference case against President Trump and others.
U.S. reopens Puerto Rico naval base as Caribbean military buildup continues
Naval Station Roosevelt Roads is now one of five locations where U.S. forces are operating in Puerto Rico, an American territory strategically positioned north of Venezuela.
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee, bananas and other food imports
President Trump exempted foods like beef and bananas from his sweeping country-by-country tariffs on Friday.
"Last Chance U" coach John Beam dies after shooting at Laney College
"Last Chance U" coach and Laney College athletic director John Beam died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus, police announced.
Only 16 of over 600 detained by ICE in Chicago area have criminal histories
The Trump administration has released the names of more than 600 people detained by immigration agents, and whose arrests might have violated a court order, and only 16 of them have been identified by the federal government as a "high public safety risk" because of their alleged criminal histories.
South Carolina killer who wrote message in victim's blood is executed by firing squad
Stephen Bryant, 44, was executed for killing a man in his home and writing "catch me if u can" on the wall with the victim's blood.