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European Union calls for war crimes tribunal over mass graves in Ukraine
"In the 21st century, such attacks against the civilian population are unthinkable and abhorrent."
Biden meets with Brittney Griner's family
President Biden met at the White House on Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia. This was the first in-person encounter between Mr. Biden and the families and happened amid unsuccessful efforts by the administration to secure the Americans' release. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
Biden meets with families of Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan
President Biden met with the families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan Friday, both of whom are detained in Russia. The meeting comes as the Biden administration works to free the former U.S. Marine and WNBA star. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes explains the measures being taken to secure their releases.
Biden meets with Griner, Whelan families amid U.S.-Russia talks
President Biden met at the White House on Friday with the families of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia.
War crimes investigators discover signs of torture
Investigators in Ukraine say they made a gruesome discovery of mass graves in the newly liberated Kharkiv region. Some of the bodies show signs of torture. Debora Patta reports.
Biden meets with family members of Griner, Whelan
President Biden met with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Marine veteran Paul Whelan as the administration works to secure their release from Russian prisons. The U.S. has offered a prisoner swap, but said Russia has not responded to the offer. Nancy Cordes shares more.
Biden's warning to Vladimir Putin over Ukraine
Scott Pelley spoke with President Biden about Ukraine's recent battlefield success and the dangers it could bring as Russian President Vladimir Putin becomes embarrassed. Watch more of the interview on Sunday on "60 Minutes."
Bodies show signs of torture in liberated Ukrainian town
Investigators say they have found over 400 shallow graves in a wooded area in Izyum.
Biden meets with Griner and Whelan families
President Biden is meeting today with the families of two Americans jailed in Russia. It's the first time Mr. Biden is speaking face to face with the loved ones of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Marine veteran Paul Whelan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins us with more.
Germany takes control of 3 Russian-owned refineries to secure oil
"This is a far-reaching energy policy decision to protect our country," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
Family among hundreds of victims found in Ukraine mass grave
The family's remains, among hundreds of others that were killed in the Russian troop-occupied town for more than six months, were marked with plywood crosses and flowers.
Evidence of atrocities, and betrayal, as Ukrainian towns are liberated
"They burned our books, destroyed our schools, removed our TV channels and put on Moscow's propaganda" on the airwaves, one Izyum resident tells CBS News.
Biden to meet with Griner and Whelan families
The families of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan will meet with President Biden at the White House on Friday. Both Griner and Whelan are imprisoned in Russia as the Biden administration tries to negotiate a prisoner swap.
Russia strikes back as Ukraine reclaims territory
Russian President Vladimir Putin met in-person with China's leader Xi Jinping for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine. Putin acknowledged China's "concerns" about he war. In Ukraine, Russia launched new air strikes as it seeks to push back against Ukraine's advances. Debora Patta has more.
U.S. to send another $600 million in military aid to Ukraine
Russia's recent collapse in northeast Ukraine was its largest military defeat since the withdrawal of Russian troops from areas near Kyiv more than five months ago.
Mass grave found in recaptured city in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian authorities have found a mass burial site near a recaptured northeastern city previously occupied by Russian forces.
Putin acknowledges China's "concerns" over war with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping for his "balanced" approach to the Ukrainian crisis and blasted Washington's "ugly" policies at a meeting that followed a major setback for Moscow in the war.
Zelenskyy: Troops are "on the way to the end"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited recaptured towns in the northeast, telling CBS News that he intends to keep Russian troops on the run: “We are coming back, and we are on the way to the end.”
Leaders of China and Russia meet for summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting at a summit in Uzbekistan. They reportedly plan to discuss the war in Ukraine, foreign policy, and regional security. Graham Allison, Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at Harvard Kennedy School, joins CBS News to discuss.
President Zelenskyy tours battlefield
Debora Patta is in the recently recaptured Ukrainian city of Izium and spoke with President Zelenskyy, who made a rare trip outside of Kyiv to tour the battlefield.
Zelenskyy visits town recently retaken from Russia in bold show of force
Ukrainian leader makes a surprise visit to Izyum just days after it was liberated, and tells CBS News his troops are "coming back, and we are on the way to the end."
Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits newly liberated towns
Days after Ukrainian troops took back territory in the northeast, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to the recaptured towns. Debora Patta was there to meet him.
John Bolton and Michael Morell on "The Takeout"
Former national security adviser John Bolton talks about reports that President Trump ignored allegations of Russia placing bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan which was reportedly included in his presidential briefings on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Catherine Herridge on "The Takeout"
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins Major to talk about the events surrounding Michael Flynn and the FBI's work investigating Trump campaign officials' ties to Russia on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
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.
At least 9 killed, dozens injured in explosion at Kashmir police station
A cache of confiscated explosives detonated inside the station, according to police. The region's police director-general said the incident was an accident.
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.
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.
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.
Officer in critical condition after crash while supporting Vance's motorcade
A state trooper and a Maryville Police Department motorcycle officer collided while supporting Vice President Vance's motorcade 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.
Iran confirms seizure of oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has confirmed the seizure of a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.