Hungary's leader Orbán calls planned Trump-Putin summit "great news"
Hungary's strongman leader Viktor Orbán calls Trump's announcement of a meeting with Putin in his country great news for "peace-loving people."
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What to expect from Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
President Trump is meeting at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Friday as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues. On Thursday, Mr. Trump spent more than two hours on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Trump agreed to meet with Putin again, this time in Budapest.
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine war
President Trump said "great progress" was made in his call with the Russian president Thursday.
Trump, Putin hold call before Zelenskyy visit
President Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Hungary to discuss an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. The announcement comes following a "productive" call between the leaders on Thursday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump says he wrapped call with Putin
President Trump on Thursday posted to social media that he had a "very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Trump, Zelenskyy to talk about weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is traveling to the U.S. to meet with President Trump on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Pentagon implemented a new press policy. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more details.
Tracking the "stolen children of Ukraine"
First lady Melania Trump said she has had an open channel of communication with Russia's Vladimir Putin on the impact his war on Ukraine is having on children. The U.S. government has documented tens of thousands of Ukrainian children who have been kidnapped and taken to Russian territory. Margaret Brennan has been reporting on the "stolen children of Ukraine" and joins to discuss.
Melania Trump working with Putin to reunite Ukrainian children with families
First Lady Melania Trump said there were plans to reunite more Ukrainian children with their families soon.
Massive Russian attack on Ukraine energy sector prompts sharp Zelenskyy rebuke
Russian drone and missile strikes caused blackouts across large swaths of Ukraine, damaged residential buildings and injured at least 20 people in Kyiv, authorities said.
At least 5 dead in Ukraine after Russian overnight aerial attack
Moscow sent over 50 ballistic missiles and around 500 drones into nine regions across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday morning.
Russian drone strike injures dozens at railway station, Zelenskyy says
At least 30 people sustained injuries, Zelenskyy said. Meanwhile, Russian drone strikes targeted Ukraine's rail and power grids.
Russian drone attack kills 13,000 pigs in Ukraine, officials say
The strike appears to be part of a large attack by Russia against natural gas facilities run by Ukraine's state-owned Naftogaz Group.
More mystery drones near European airports, military bases disrupt flights
German and Belgian officials say unidentified drones were spotted near an airport and military base near the countries' shared border amid concern over Russian threats.
Russia recruits Cuban mercenaries, Ukrainians say
In its push to hold captured territory in Ukraine, Russia has turned to countries like North Korea for added manpower. Now, it appears additional support is also coming from Cuban mercenaries. Cristian Benavides reports.
JD Vance says U.S. "looking at" selling Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
The White House is weighing Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk missiles to defend the country against Russian forces, Vice President JD Vance said Sunday.
Moldova's pro-EU party defeats pro-Russian groups in key election
The election was widely viewed as a geopolitical choice for Moldovans between a path to the European Union or a drift back into Moscow's fold.
Major Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine
Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, overnight. Four people were killed and dozens were injured in what was one of the most sustained attacks since Moscow's invasion. Leigh Kiniry has more on the impact.
Rep. Turner says U.S. needs to help Ukraine
As the United Nations General Assembly wrapped this week, Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the U.S. "really needs to step it up" in helping Ukraine in the war against Russia.
Analyzing Trump's shift in tone on Ukraine
A Ukrainian military official said the front lines have grown by about 120 miles in the past year, with the battlefield stretching nearly 800 miles in total. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has the national security roundup.
Trump expected to sign TikTok deal
President Trump on Thursday said he was "very disappointed" with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Russia's war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is expected to sign a deal to put American companies and investors in charge of the app's U.S. operations. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Denmark calls drones spotted near airports a "hybrid attack"
Denmark's defense chief has called a series of unidentified drones being spotted near airports and military installations a "hybrid attack."
U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska
The U.S. sent fighter jets, yet again, to identify and intercept Russian military aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone.
Marco Rubio meets with Sergei Lavrov
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly Wednesday. The meeting comes one day after President Trump appeared to shift his language regarding the war in Ukraine. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Ex-U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on Trump comments
At the United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sounded like a wartime leader carrying the weight of more than three years of fighting. He warned the global delegates that international law does not work without the backing of "powerful friends" and ultimately, military backup. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins to discuss.
Zelenskyy warns Putin wants to expand war
In his address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia wants to expand the war beyond Ukraine. CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
President Trump warned Friday that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Homeland Security again restricts when lawmakers can visit ICE facilities
The Department of Homeland Security policy is dated Jan. 8 and was submitted Saturday in federal court comes amid three Democratic lawmakers being denied entry to an ICE facility in Minneapolis.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.