French ambassador on Russia-Ukraine crisis
France's ambassador to the U.S., Philippe Etienne, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss his country's leading role in talks with Russia and the latest in the standoff over Ukraine.
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Russia claims it used hypersonic missiles
Russia says it used hypersonic missiles to attack two Ukrainian facilities over the weekend. The U.S. has not been able to confirm that, but if true, it would be the first time a hypersonic weapon has been used in combat. Former Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence Mike Vikers joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss what this might signal about Putin's strategy, plus a new report about U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
Hundreds dead in Bucha, Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say Russian troops killed more than 300 civilians in Bucha, Ukraine, a town outside of Kyiv. Some of the bodies show signs of torture and had their hands bound. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports from Washington, and then CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins "Red and Blue" from Ukraine. Patta describes what she witnessed on a visit to Bucha, and how officials are collecting evidence of alleged war crimes.
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.
Special counsel
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller will oversee the Justice Department investigation into Russian election interference as special counsel, the department announced Wednesday. CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris and Sarah Westwood of the Washington Examiner join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Comey: "I don't care" what's in Mueller's report
Former FBI Director James Comey said Thursday he "doesn't care" what's in the Robert Mueller's final report. Ayesha Rascoe, White House correspondent for NPR, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss what could be coming as the Russia investigation wraps up.
Putin's influence on American politics
In their new book "Russian Roulette," authors Michael Isikoff and David Corn explore how far back, and far reaching, Russian meddling in the 2016 election actually went. They sat down with Elaine Quijano for "Red & Blue" to discuss new revelations about how Obama administration officials reacted to election interference, and what former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos has told investigators.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of war crimes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of war crimes in his address to the U.N. Security Council. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Capitol Hill, and CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins "Red & Blue" to discuss what else Zelenskyy said.
Biden seeks more aid for Ukraine
President Biden is asking Congress for another $33 billion in military, economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Mueller documents
Special counsel Robert Mueller has requested documents from the Trump administration relating to the president's actions since taking office. Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Trump declassifies Russia-related documents
President Trump will declassify documents related to the FBI's Russia investigation, particularly in relation to his former adviser Carter Page. He also ordered the release of all texts sent by former FBI Director James Comey to several colleagues, including Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok and Lisa Page. Ron Hosko, CBS News security consultant and former FBI assistant director, joins CBSN to discuss the implications of the declassification.
Blinken says Russia is using Ukraine nuclear plant as "equivalent of a human shield"
"We're deeply concerned about the fact that Russia has taken over nuclear facilities in Ukraine," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at the start of a U.N. conference.
U.S. admits 100,000 Ukrainians in 5 months
The Biden administration has fulfilled its pledge to take in 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion. But that's just a small fraction of the millions of people forced from their homes since the war began. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya Galvez joined Debra Alfarone and Errol Barnett to discuss.
First ship carrying Ukrainian grain since Russia invaded leaves Odesa
It happened under an internationally brokered deal that's expected to release large stores of Ukrainian crops to foreign markets and ease a growing global hunger crisis.
Wealthy Ukrainian businessman and wife killed in Russian raid
Vladimir Putin presided over the annual Navy Day celebration, while on the ground in Ukraine, a bombing killed one of the country's wealthiest businessmen and his wife. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Drone explosion hits headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet
Officials say a drone-borne explosive device has detonated at the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, injuring six people.
Ukraine accuses Russia of killing POWs
Ukraine is accusing Russia of killing dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war captured during the battle in Eastern Ukraine. Russia denied the accusations, instead claiming Ukrainians conducted the massacre. Holly Williams reports.
Viktor Bout at center of possible prisoner swap
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he urged Russia's foreign minister to accept a "substantial proposal" for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. Blinken has not confirmed U.S. media reports that the offer on the table includes convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Catherine Herridge reports.
Blinken urges Lavrov to accept proposal for swap of Griner, Whelan
It was the first time he and Sergey Lavrov have spoken since Russia invaded Ukraine six months ago.
Oil drillers reap unprecedented profits as Americans struggle
Soaring energy prices baked into delivery costs are driving up the cost of everything from apples to toilet paper.
Ukrainian shelling of prison kills dozens of Ukrainian POWs, Russia claims
Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of carrying out the strike. The POWs had surrendered after months of fierce fighting for Mariupol.
Former Russian TV journalist fined again for criticizing Ukraine war
Marina Ovsyannikova was charged under a law, enacted after the invasion of Ukraine, that penalizes statements against the military.
Russia to leave International Space Station
Russia says it will pull out of the International Space Station after 2024 and focus on building its own station, forcing NASA to consider new options for the future. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. offers deal for Brittney Griner release
The U.S. State Department revealed it has a proposal on the table with Russia to secure the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and marine veteran Paul Whelan from captivity. Secretary of state Antony Blinken said releasing the prisoners will be his top priority. Christina Ruffini reports.
U.S. veterans train soldiers in Ukraine
U.S. veterans are training soldiers in Ukraine how to use weapons and battlefield first aid. One American told CBS News the Ukrainians need more weapons to fend off the Russians. Holly Williams reports.
Trump says House Republicans should to vote to release Epstein files
The president now says House Republicans should vote to release the files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say
FAA lifts emergency order slashing flights at 40 major U.S. airports
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
Former DOJ pardon attorney criticizes Trump pardon of crypto billionaire
President Trump pardoned the billionaire founder of the largest crypto exchange in the world, Binance. It's raised questions about conflicts of interest and the president's use of the pardon power.
CBS News poll finds GOP, Trump seen as getting more from shutdown deal
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
U.S. to designate Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as terrorist organization
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power.
SpaceX launches second satellite to monitor sea level changes
The Sentinel-6B is the second of two satellites in a $1 billion program to monitor sea levels over a full decade.
Cassidy says he's "very concerned" about possible hepatitis B vaccine schedule change
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician whose medical practice focused on hepatitis B, said he's "very concerned" about a potential change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants.
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat, killing 3 in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted a strike on another boat accused of carrying narcotics on board on Saturday, killing three people, U.S. Southern Command announced.
Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically injured in NYC shooting, reports say
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.