3/24: CBS News Mornings
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Frontline Ukrainian soldiers in a war of attrition
Ukrainian artillery units are battling with Russian forces in and around the ruined city of Bahkmut. Charlie D'Agata reports from the frontlines of the war in Eastern Ukraine.
Biden in Finland after NATO summit
President Biden is in Finland, celebrating the country as the newest member of NATO. His visit comes on the heels of the NATO summit, where world leaders pledged support for Ukraine. Weijia Jiang reports from Helsinki.
Russia slams G7 security pledge to Ukraine
President Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Lithuania Wednesday, where he reaffirmed NATO's support for the war-torn country. The G7 announced new long-term security guarantees including modern military equipment, training for Ukrainian forces and intelligence sharing. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Zelenskyy thanks U.S. for weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with President Biden and other world leaders at the NATO summit in Lithuania Wednesday. He commented on weapons being sent to Ukraine for its fight against Russia.
Biden, Zelenskyy speak at NATO summit
President Biden pledged support for Ukraine with other G7 leaders at the NATO summit in Lithuania. "We're going to provide security to Ukraine," he said. After Mr. Biden's remarks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke.
President Biden meets with President Zelenskyy
President Biden meets with Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO Summit as Ukraine looks to get answers on when they can join the alliance. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
What the G7 security pledge to Ukraine means
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat for a bilateral meeting Wednesday at the NATO summit in Lithuania. The meeting came after G7 leaders made a commitment to Ukraine, promising to provide long-term security to the country. Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder joined CBS News to talk about what that commitment means.
U.S. weapons' role on the front lines in Ukraine
Ukraine's 17th Tank Division is on the front lines in Bakhmut. Ukrainian tank brigades are using U.S. howitzers to fire shells, providing CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata with a close-up look at the artillery in action.
Ukrainian troops say U.S. weapons helping pin Russians "in a trap"
Front-line forces near Bakhmut tell CBS News why Western weapons are vital and why they need more, as NATO and the G7 pledge support.
NATO divided over Ukraine membership
The annual NATO summit kicked off Tuesday in Lithuania with world leaders opening their arms to new members and setting a pathway for future ones. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing to join the coalition, but member nations are hesitant to give him a timeline. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden to meet with Zelenskyy at NATO summit
President Biden is in Lithuania meeting with NATO leaders. He praised Turkey's decision to back Sweden's bid to join the alliance, calling the expansion of NATO "consequential" and said the countries would continue to stay united. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Vilnius, Lithuania.
Looking at Ukraine's path to NATO membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife appeared at the NATO summit Tuesday, attending a concert in the country's honor and the official summit dinner. Alliance leaders said "Ukraine's future is in NATO," but Zelenskyy spoke out against the vague conditions for membership. Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, joins CBS News to discuss what Ukraine's future path to NATO membership could actually look like.
NATO leaders divided on when Ukraine should join
In Lithuania, NATO leaders said Ukraine's future is to be part of the organization, but there was disagreement on when that should happen. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said making the country wait and placing demands on it is "absurd." Nancy Cordes reports.
Zelenskyy arrives at NATO summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania to attend NATO's annual summit. Prior to his arrival, Zelenskyy criticized NATO for not providing a concrete path for his country to achieve membership. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Breaking down the stakes of the NATO summit
John Sullivan, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, joined CBS News to break down the high-level talks happening at the NATO summit this week and what world leaders are hoping to accomplish.
Biden lauds NATO deal to welcome Sweden, but Ukraine sees "weakness"
As President Biden and America's closest allies notch a win for NATO solidarity, Ukraine's leader says Russia will see "uncertainty" and "weakness."
Ukraine seeking path to NATO membership
NATO leaders have been promising to unveil a new path to membership for Ukraine, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not satisfied with what he has been hearing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest from the NATO summit in Lithuania.
Zelenskyy marks 500th day since invasion began
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish President Andrzej Duda on Sunday morning honored the victims of a World War II massacre of tens of thousands of Poles at the hands of Ukrainian nationalists — with the countries now united in the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Charlie D'Agata reports from Ukraine.
Zelenskyy visits Snake Island to mark war milestone; Russian strikes continue
Ukrainian forces recently began a counteroffensive to take back Russian-controlled territory in the east and south of the country.
U.S. to provide Ukraine with cluster munitions
The Biden administration announced Friday that the U.S. will provide Ukraine with cluster munitions in its latest $800 million military aid package. Cluster munitions, which break up in mid-air into smaller explosives as they approach their target, are banned by more than 120 countries. Charlie D'Agata has details.
Accusations made over Ukraine nuclear plant
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of plotting to attack the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Neither side has provided evidence to support their claims. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Ukraine.
Russia hints it's open to prisoner swap talks
There are new signs from Moscow that it is open to talks with the U.S. regarding a possible prisoner exchange that could involve jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. On Monday, U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy visited Gershkovich for the first time since April. Ramy Inocencio reports.
U.S. to donate more supplies to Ukraine
CIA director William Burns recently traveled to Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy in a secret meeting where he was briefed on the country's plans for their war with Russia. The U.S. also announced another $500 million in military arms and supplies will be donated to the country. Ian Lee reports.
Ex-ambassadors on Wagner Group rebellion
Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking to project strength and stability at the Kremlin despite the dramatic episode with the Wagner Group over the weekend. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan join CBS News to examine Putin's grip on power in Russia and how Volodymyr Zelenskyy could use this moment to advance the Ukrainian cause.
Ukraine says huge Russian attack proves Putin uninterested in peace
As Trump pushes for peace, Ukraine accuses Russia of a deadly drone and missile strike, "as if there were no efforts by the world to stop this war."
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Have 1.6 million undocumented immigrants really left the U.S. this year?
The Department of Homeland Security figure comes with caveats, researchers who study population demographics told CBS News, and it's too early to conclude that there's been a mass exodus.
32,000 pounds of meat products recalled due to false USDA inspection marks
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
3 U.S. warships to sail off Venezuela as Trump pushes cartel crackdown
The U.S. is deploying 3 guided-missile destroyers to waters off Venezuela as part of President Trump's effort to combat threats from Latin American cartels.
U.S. and EU flesh out trade commitments under new framework deal
The U.S. and European Union said they have formalized a deal aimed at rebalancing their trade relationship.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
The measure now goes to the Senate, after Democrats returned from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the state's congressional maps.
Erik Menendez expected to appear virtually for parole board hearing
Menendez is expected to appear virtually from the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.