Blinken says "stronger" Ukraine a prerequisite for talks with Russia
"A cease-fire that simply freezes current lines in place," allowing Putin to "rest, rearm, and reattack - that is not a just and lasting peace," the top U.S diplomat said.
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Russia accused of using "starvation tactics" against Ukraine civilians
Investigators say they found evidence of a "deliberate plan" by Russia to subject Ukrainian civilians "to inhumane living conditions."
Several killed in Russian missile assault on Kyiv
A predawn Russian missile strike on Kyiv Thursday left several people dead, including a 9-year-old girl. The attack comes as Ukrainian forces are keeping Russia guessing about their looming counteroffensive. Debora Patta reports.
9-year-old girl, 2 women reportedly killed in latest attack on Kyiv
Witnesses said a locked shelter door in Ukraine's capital left the civilians exposed as Russian missile parts rained down.
Satellite images show scale of destruction in Russia's war on Ukraine
The devastating reality of Russia's brutal air war against Ukraine is plain to see in before and after images from Google Earth.
Destruction from war on Ukraine revealed
The scale of the devastation unleashed on Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion has been vividly captured in satellite images from Google Earth's public website.
Trump and DeSantis take on Iowa
Republican presidential primary frontrunners former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis campaign for support in Iowa. Meanwhile, more candidates are jumping in an already crowded race, with former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie set to launch his bid next Tuesday and former Vice President Mike Pence starting his next Wednesday. Ed O'Keefe reports from Iowa.
Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks
Moscow says it intercepted at least eight drones targeting the capital in a rare attack in the early hours of Tuesday. Kyiv, meanwhile, also came under attack from drones that hit an apartment block. The last 48 hours has seen the most intense campaign of Russian drone strikes on Ukraine since the war began. Debora Patta reports.
1 dead after Russian drone attack on Kyiv
Russian drones have targeted the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv at least three times in the past 24 hours. Ukrainian officials say at least one person was killed in the latest attacks and claim to have shot down nearly all the Russian missiles. Meanwhile, Russia has accused Ukraine of launching its own drone attack on Moscow, but Ukraine has denied any involvement. BBC News diplomatic correspondent James Landale has more.
South Africa moves to let Putin attend summit despite arrest warrant
As a signatory to the International Criminal Court, South Africa may be obliged to arrest Putin if he sets foot in the country. Unless it can find a loophole.
How U.S. tech is helping Ukraine fend off mounting Russian attacks
Russia's ramping up its air war on Ukraine with both low-tech drones and modern missiles. Thanks to its Western partners, Ukraine can shoot down both.
Biden honors troops' sacrifice on Memorial Day
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
How 2 brave sisters "lost everything" under the Taliban just for singing
"One day, when the Taliban is destroyed, our minds and nerves will calm down, and I will continue my art," singer Khushi Mehtab told CBS News.
Ukrainian military chief on possible counteroffensive
Ukraine increased speculation that a counteroffensive against Russian forces could be imminent with a video released Saturday. Debora Patta reports.
Ukrainian military chief hints that counteroffensive could be coming soon
A slickly produced video showed troops preparing for battle with American-made armored vehicles, artillery and rocket launchers.
Inside DPAA's hunt for lost service members
Over 81,000 Americans remain missing after fighting in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and more. A Department of Defense division known as the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency works to find and identify the unaccounted and bring closure to families. Mark Strassmann has more.
Russian dissidents seek to weaken Putin regime
A collection of Russian nationals who are opposed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine are waging their own war, but on Russia itself. One of their members told CBS News that their goal is "to ensure the collapse of the Russian regime as quickly as possible." Debora Patta has more.
Meet the armed Russian resistance fighting Putin on his own soil
In a rare interview, one of the shadowy groups claiming attacks in Russia tells CBS News about their goal, their tactics and where their weapons come from.
Camp Hometown Heroes
Outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin, there's a kids camp that seems pretty typical -- except for one thing. All the kids there share the tragic bond of having lost a parent at war. Steve Hartman went On the Road to speak with a few of them.
Wagner boss, "Putin's butcher," warns Russia could face new revolution
Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the brutal Wagner mercenary army, says the families of slain Russian troops could rise up against the country's "elite."
Russia's Wagner group accused of a massacre hidden from the world
A U.N. report says Russian and domestic forces killed civilians in an African mosque. CBS News' investigation into the Wagner Group has found the truth even more gruesome.
Moscow says it crushed Belgorod incursion
After two days of fighting in the Russian city of Belgorod, Moscow says it has put an end to the biggest incursion into Russian territory since it's war on Ukraine began. Groups of pro-Ukrainian, Russian volunteer fighters have claimed responsibility for the operation in Belgorod, and warned that they will return, as the world prepares for an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive. Debora Patta reports.
Why some Ukrainians are worried about a Trump or DeSantis election win
Ukrainian civilians and activists say remarks by the Republican front-runners, downplaying the importance of the war to the U.S., are fueling concern.
Fierce fighting continues over Bakhmut
After more than nine months of fighting, the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut remains one of the most fiercely contested cities of the war. Debora Patta reports from Kyiv.
Biden endorses plan to train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets
The president has told allies he approved plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, a senior administration official said.
Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs were ruled illegal. What happens now?
President Trump has claimed the authority to bypass Congress and impose sweeping tariffs, but a new ruling throws that in doubt.
Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler to retire from Congress
Jerry Nadler, 78, who was first elected to Congress in 1992, told The New York Times in an interview that he plans to retire in 2026.
More than 800 people killed by powerful quake in eastern Afghanistan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6 hit eastern Afghanistan, destroying multiple villages and killing more than 800 people, officials say.
Russia accused of jamming GPS as EU chief's plane lands in Bulgaria
A spokesperson for the top European Union official says authorities suspect "blatant interference by Russia" jammed GPS signals as her plane arrived.
11-year-old boy shot and killed playing "ding dong ditch" prank in Houston
Police say an 11-year-old boy died Sunday after he was shot playing the "ding dong ditch" doorbell-ringing prank in east Houston.
1.2 million immigrants have left the labor force under Trump, data shows
The number of immigrant workers has declined from January through the end of July, preliminary Census data shows.
Congress cut $1.1 billion at PBS and NPR. How struggling stations are coping
When Congress decided this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, it left some 330 PBS and 246 NPR stations to figure out what that means.
House committee withdraws Robert Mueller subpoena over health issues
The House Oversight Committee has withdrawn a request for testimony from Robert Mueller about the case of late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein due to new information on the former special counsel's health.
2 adults dead, 7 children injured in ATV accident in Alabama
Two adults were killed and seven children were injured, including one as young as 1 year old, in an accident at an off-roading park in Alabama.