Evan Gershkovich's first year in captivity in a Moscow prison

Last March 29, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was on assignment in Russia when he was arrested by security forces and accused of being a spy, a charge vigorously denied by Gershkovich, the paper, and the U.S. government. "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl talks with Gershkovich's sister, Danielle; with Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief Emma Tucker; and U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens about the ongoing negotiations to bring Gershkovich home. Stahl also talks with longtime Kremlin critic Gary Kasparov about how Russian President Vladimir Putin is using prisoners as pawns on his geopolitical chessboard against the West.

• Mar 24, 2024
• 08:50

Death toll rises in Russia terror attack

In the aftermath of Friday's terrorist attack at a concert venue outside Moscow (when armed men in combat fatigues opened fire and then set the place ablaze), the death toll has now climbed to more than 130. Although ISIS claimed responsibility, Russian President Vladimir Putin has pointed a finger at Ukraine, a charge Ukraine flatly denies. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.

• Mar 24, 2024
• 01:24

Detained: The heartbreaking ordeal of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva

Alsu Kurmasheva, an American-Russian journalist working for Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty, was visiting her mother in Russia when authorities there confiscated her passports and jailed her. Kurmasheva faces charges that could lead to years of imprisonment because she edited a book of people's opinions about Russia's war with Ukraine. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with Kurmasheva's family and colleagues about the increasing dangers that journalists are facing from governments trying to mask the truth – what Jodie Ginsberg, chief executive officer of the Committee to Protect Journalists, calls "state-sponsored hostage-taking."

• Mar 24, 2024
• 08:00

Ukraine had no involvement in Russia concert hall attack, U.S. says

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on affiliated channels on social media.

• Mar 23, 2024

11 arrested after Russia concert hall attack

Russian authorities said that they have arrested 11 people, including four suspected gunmen, following the deadly attack at a concert hall near Moscow. Officials say at least 115 people were killed.

• Mar 23, 2024
• 02:32

How divided are U.S. and Israeli leaders?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing increased pressure from U.S. leaders as he vows to move forward with a ground invasion of Rafah. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.

• Mar 22, 2024
• 05:40

Mass shooting reported at Moscow concert hall

Gunmen opened fire on a large concert hall at the edge of Moscow on Friday and started a massive blaze, Russian officials say.

• Mar 22, 2024
• 00:46

Russia says 40 killed in concert hall attack; ISIS claims responsibility

The assailants also threw explosives, triggering a massive fire at the Crocus City Hall building.

• Mar 22, 2024

Dozens killed in shooting in Moscow concert hall

Several gunmen opened fire Friday in a popular concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow, killing at least 40 people, according to Russian media. Russian authorities are investigating the attack as an act of terrorism. Debora Patta has the latest.

• Mar 22, 2024
• 01:59

U.S. Embassy warned about Moscow extremists

Russian media said dozens died and hundreds were wounded in a shooting at a concert hall in Moscow on Friday. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow had warned Americans earlier in March that extremists had plans to target large gatherings in the city. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss how foreign governments are responding.

• Mar 22, 2024
• 08:33

U.S. resolution for Gaza cease-fire vetoed

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Friday to discuss the latest in a potential cease-fire with Hamas. Meanwhile, a U.S.-sponsored resolution at the United Nations Security Council calling for an "immediate and sustained cease-fire" was vetoed by Russia and China. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.

• Mar 22, 2024
• 03:20

Vast Russian attack reported in Ukraine

Ukrainian officials say Russia launched over a hundred missiles and drones in a vast overnight attack that included strikes on a hydroelectric station that supplies power to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest nuclear power station. Sarah Rainsford with the BBC is following the latest from Kyiv.

• Mar 22, 2024
• 02:16

Russia launches huge missile attack on Kyiv for first time in 6 weeks

Ukraine's capital Kyiv was targeted with a huge missile attack, wounding 13 people, after Putin vowed to retaliate for strikes inside Russia.

• Mar 21, 2024

Iceland's latest volcanic eruption could impact Russia

Sulfur dioxide from Iceland's fourth volcanic eruption since December has already reached the U.K. and Ireland.

• Mar 21, 2024

As Ukraine aid languishes, 15 lawmakers work on end run to approve funds

Rep. Don Bacon and 14 House colleagues are attempting an unorthodox, novel and — critics say — a long-shot effort to force a vote to provide emergency financial aid to Ukraine.

• Mar 21, 2024

Putin reelected in stage-managed election

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared himself the winner of a pre-determined election over the weekend, clearing the way for a fifth term that would make him the longest-serving Russian leader in more than 200 years. There were small acts of protest during the election, held just a month after Putin's biggest critic, Alexey Navalny, died in prison. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the story.

• Mar 18, 2024
• 02:54

Putin hails election win, but his critics make their presence felt

Presidential election results underline Vladimir Putin's total control of Russia's political system, but his foes made their presence known.

• Mar 18, 2024

Putin’s courageous Russian critics speak out

Vladimir Putin has cracked down on dissent, but it hasn’t stopped critics from speaking out. Many of them now live in Vilnius, Lithuania, a place some might view as the capital of free Russia.

• Mar 17, 2024
• 13:27

Where Russians go after speaking out against Putin

Russian dissidents living in Vilnius, Lithuania, are speaking out against Vladimir Putin, who's set to win a fifth term as president.

• Mar 17, 2024

Russian polls close with Putin poised to rule for 6 more years

Vladimir Putin has faced no serious challengers in the election, which is set to formally grant him six more years of power.

• Mar 17, 2024

Russians vote as Putin all but assured another term

Russians took to the polls for a second day Saturday in a presidential election that is all but certain to extend Russian President Vladimir Putin's rule.

• Mar 16, 2024
• 00:19

What to watch in Russia's 2024 election

Russia's weekend-long presidential election is expected to deliver another term in office to Vladimir Putin. Maria Snegovaya, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss how the opposition is trying to break through, and what it all means for the war in Ukraine.

• Mar 15, 2024
• 04:21

Biggest national security stories of the week

Questions about the presidential handling of classified documents, growing gang violence in Haiti, and a call for Israeli leadership change are among the top national security stories this week. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to break it all down.

• Mar 15, 2024
• 05:45

Putin likely to remain after Russia election

Vladimir Putin is already expected to win Russia's presidential election as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots through Sunday. Brian Taylor, a political science professor at Syracuse University, joins CBS News with a look at Putin's efforts to remain in power for six more years.

• Mar 15, 2024
• 02:41

Voting begins in Russia presidential election

Polls opened Friday in Russia's presidential election. Russian President Vladimir Putin is all but certain to continue his rule for six more years following the country's three-day elections. Russia reporter Mary Ilyushina has more.

• Mar 15, 2024
• 02:01

Show More