Ukraine families celebrate holidays amid war
As the war in Ukraine rages on, families try to salvage the holiday season. Ian Lee reports.
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Russia attacks Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure
Moscow is continuing to launch missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure at a pace not seen since the war began 10 months ago. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
New missile attacks across Ukraine
The White House has condemned Russia's latest wave of missile attacks across Ukraine, saying it targeted critical civilian infrastructure. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Odesa, Ukraine.
Ukraine says American fighter freed in swap
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 13 Russian drones were shot down overnight, but Kyiv and Kherson were struck in attacks. And an American fighting for Ukraine was reported freed in a swap with Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab spoke with Lana Zak and Errol Barnett about the latest developments in Ukraine.
Putin cancels annual news conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cancelled his annual year-end news conference for the first time in a decade. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab speaks with CBS News' Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano about why the move is so significant.
Russian forces target Ukrainian city of Bakhmut
The eastern Ukrainian city of Odessa is without power after Russian drones hit two power plants this weekend. Imtiaz Tyab reports from hard-hit eastern city of Bakhmut, where fighting also rages.
Russian forces batter Ukrainian city of Bakhmut
Russian forces continue to pummel the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, a city Moscow sees as essential to its ambitions to seize all of the eastern Donbas region. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Putin speaks out as Ukraine war rages
Ukrainian officials say Russian strikes killed at least 10 people in the eastern Donetsk region. Russian President Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine, saying the strikes were in response to Ukrainian attacks in Russian-held territories. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins anchors Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero from Kyiv with the latest.
Shooting outside Georgia Walmart wounds one
A shooting outside a Walmart in Marietta, Georgia left one person wounded. Responding officers determined the gunfire was between two separate groups. Several people have been detained for questioning. Children's painkillers are in high demand but short supply as respiratory illnesses continue to rise. And Time magazine has named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy its Person of the Year, calling this year's choice "the most clear-cut in memory."
Russia unleashes more air assaults on Ukraine
Russian authorities said a drone strike hit an airfield Tuesday near its border with Ukraine. On Monday, Moscow blamed Ukraine for drone attacks on two of its airfields. Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the strikes, but the Kremlin has responded with massive airstrikes that knocked out power and water across several Ukrainian regions. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab discussed how Ukraine is responding to the new attacks.
Ukraine expects brutal winter as Russia attacks energy infrastructure
Millions of Ukrainians face a winter of extreme hardship as Russia intensifies its attacks on the country's energy infrastructure. Nine months after the invasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin is now being accused of weaponizing the weather. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Fierce fighting continues around liberated Kherson
While Ukrainian forces are still rejoicing at taking back Kherson from fleeing Russian troops, they must now prepare for a brutal winter, as Russian forces continue to shell the city. Imtiaz Tyab has the details.
Russia rejects $60-per-barrel price cap and threatens oil supply cutoff
Russian authorities have rejected a price cap on the country's oil set by Ukraine's Western supporters and are threatening to stop supplying the nations that endorsed it.
Russia leaves behind evidence of war crimes in Kherson
Ukrainian authorities reclaiming the Kherson region are discovering shocking evidence of war crimes committed during Russia’s occupation. Chris Livesay has the details.
Sen. Risch on war in Ukraine, global security
Speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Russian calls for a "short truce." Idaho Senator James Risch also spoke at the conference, and he joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to talk about the war in Ukraine, NATO's response, and the latest threats from North Korea.
NATO, Ukraine dispute Poland missile strike
The United States and NATO say Tuesday's missile that killed two people in Poland was fired by Ukraine, defending itself against Russian airstrikes. But Ukraine's president says the missile is Russian. Charlie D'Agata and Chris Livesay have more.
Ukraine softens stance on deadly Poland missile explosion
After denying the blast just inside Poland's border could have been caused by his country, Ukraine's leader focuses on his demand to join the investigation.
Ukraine celebrates regaining Kherson region
Newly-liberated residents in Kherson are showering Ukrainian soldiers with praise after spending several months under Russian occupation. However, Ukrainian officials remain worried that Russians could blow up a nearby dam, causing harm to many civilians. Chris Livesay has more.
Russia bombards Ukraine with more missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin says his mobilization of some 300,000 reserve troops will be complete in two weeks. Russia has ramped up attacks on Ukraine, hitting more than a dozen targets across the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Dnipro, Ukraine. Then, Catherine Herridge discusses the state of the war with with Matthew Kroenig, a national security specialist who has worked with the Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations.
Impact of latest interest rate hike on Americans
CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss this week's edition of "Face the Nation." They break down the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike and preview an upcoming exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Putin signals end of troop mobilization in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims he will end his partial troop mobilization within the next two weeks, despite a week of increased missile attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator, Margaret Brennan, joined Catherine Herridge to discuss the latest.
Ukrainian troops enter Kherson as Russia retreats
After Russian forces fled Kherson, Ukrainian soldiers were able to recapture it. Russian President Vladimir Putin claims the city -- the only major city the Kremlin ever managed to hold -- and the region still belong to him after he illegally annexed them last month. Chris Livesay has the latest.
Ukrainian troops move into Kherson after hasty Russian retreat
Moscow said "all Russian servicemen" had crossed a river to leave the city, and videos showed the Ukrainian flag flying in front of the regional government building.
Ukraine reclaims Kherson from Russia
Russia says it's completed its military withdrawal from a key Ukrainian city, and Ukraine has moved to reclaim Kherson. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay explains what this means for the war moving forward.
Russian forces to withdraw from Kherson
Russia's military announced it's leaving Kherson, Ukraine. Its withdrawal is possibly the most significant and humiliating setback Russian forces have suffered in the 8-month war. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with George Beebe, director of grand strategy at the Quincy Institute, about this major development.
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
Trump says National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
New Year's Eve celebrations kick off as 2026 arrives around the world
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Transcript, video of Jack Smith's testimony on Trump cases released
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified for more than eight hours about the investigations and prosecutions of President Trump.
U.S. sanctions 4 firms, oil tankers with ties to Venezuela
The latest wave of sanctions targets oil traders and vessels that are helping prop up President Nicolás Maduro's regime, the Treasury Department said.
Body found in Texas identified as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The Bexar County medical examiner's office determined Camila Mendoza Olmos died by suicide.
These national and regional retailers went out of business in 2025
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
Law enforcement ramps up New Year's security measures across the country
Recent memory serves as a sobering reminder of how critical it is for law enforcement and civilians to be vigilant as crowds gather to celebrate New Year's Eve.