U.S. halting some weapons shipments to Ukraine, White House says
The United States is halting some weapons shipments to Ukraine amid its war with Russia, the White House confirmed Tuesday. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told CBS News in a…
Russia’s response to Ukrainian drone attack on bombers muted as warring nations hold direct talks
Ukraine’s shock drone attack on Russian military air bases, including some deep inside Russian territory, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said was secretly planned and coordinated from inside Russia over the…
May 19: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
May 19: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump wraps a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine;…
Opinion: Top secrets come spilling out
Editor’s Note: Sign up to get this weekly column as a newsletter. We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. CNN…
How ‘Daniel’ Led Our Reporters to an Assembly Line for Russian Spies
For years, Russia used Brazil as a launchpad for its most elite intelligence officers, known as illegals. They started businesses, made friends and had love affairs — events that, over…
Russian Election Expert Grigory Melkonyants Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison, State Media Report
The head of Russia’s only independent election watchdog was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison after being convicted of working with an “undesirable” organization, according to Russian news…
Zelensky Demands Cease-Fire in Response to Putin’s Call for Direct Talks
Undercutting a weekend of European diplomacy, President Trump on Sunday implored Ukraine to accept a Russian proposal for direct talks rather than insist on a cease-fire first — as had…
Two Russians claiming to be former Wagner commanders admit killing children and civilians in Ukraine
CNN — Two Russian men who claim to be former Wagner Group commanders have told a human rights activist that they killed children and civilians during their time in Ukraine.…
How Macron Became a Close Zelensky Ally
It sounded as if a friend were calling. “Sorry, Emmanuel,” said President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, answering his phone in the middle of an online news conference in late March.…
Putin Aims to Project Power at Military Parade Marking Victory Over Nazi Germany
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Friday celebrated his country’s victory 80 years ago against Nazi Germany, presiding over a huge military parade in Moscow, joined by China’s top…