Tag: Russia
Ukrainian troops push into Russia, target Moscow’s war infrastructure
Ukrainian troops have pushed into Russia's Kursk region, taking control of territory in a bid to create a buffer zone and weaken Moscow's ability to resupply its forces. As CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports, the surprise incursion has lifted spirits in Ukr...
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CBS News poll: Harris holds slim national lead over Trump; Ukraine continues offensive into Russia.
Ukraine’s military says it hit 2 Russian bridges as incursion reaches second week
Ukraine's incursion into Russia is in its second week as Volodymyr Zelenskyy's forces inch farther into Russian territory. Ukraine's military says it struck two key bridges in Russia's Kursk region while Russia continues strikes inside Ukraine. Ian Lee ha...
Ukrainian troops push deeper into Russia
After months on the defensive, Ukrainian forces smashed across the Russian border, taking more than 400 square miles of territory, according to Kyiv, whose troops continue to pour into the Kursk region. Ian Lee reports from Kyiv.
Ukraine’s forces have entered Russia. Could it help end the war?
Kyiv says it is seeking to establish a 'buffer zone' within the Kursk region, but analysts say the move is also about securing a better negotiating position and improving morale.
Russia strikes inside Ukraine while Ukrainian troops hold on to Russain territory
Ukraine says its forces are in control of an area in Russia about the size of Dallas. As the surprise incursion into Russian territory continues, Russia was also still striking inside Ukraine. Holly Williams reports.
Ukraine says its forces control 1,000 square kilometres of Russian territory
The remarks are the first time a Ukrainian military official has publicly commented on the gains of the lightning incursion into Kursk that has embarrassed the Kremlin.
Ukraine launches offensive in Russian territory
Ukrainian troops launched an attack on Russia last week in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called an attempt to "push the war out into the aggressor's territory." Ian Lee has the latest.
Kremlin struggles to respond to Ukraine’s shock offensive inside Russia
The Russian military is scrambling to defend its own territory after Ukraine's shock assault inside Russia, as Ukrainian troops advanced into Russia's western Kursk region. Charlie D'Agata reports.
How Ukraine’s surprise push into Russian territory caught Moscow off guard
The Kremlin declared a “federal-level” emergency in the Kursk region following the large-scale incursion and sent reinforcements there on Friday.
Canada and allies hit Belarus with new sanctions, urge prisoners’ release
The new sanctions were announced to mark the fourth anniversary of President Alexander Lukashenko's 'fraudulent' election victory and resulting crackdown on protesters.
Russian chess champ accused of poisoning competitor with mercury
Though Russian chess player Amina Abakarova has already been temporarily suspended from competing, she may also face a lifetime ban.
Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan among several prisoners freed in complex prisoner swap
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan were among two dozen prisoners freed as part of the biggest prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia since the end of the Cold War. The complex exchange took place in Turkey and...
Ukrainian Olympic team hollowed out by war heads to Paris
CBS News' Leah Mishkin reports on a display in central London honoring the hundreds of Ukrainian athletes who've died in the war with Russia, as their country sends its smallest team ever to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Russia’s economy is struggling from sanctions, western officials say. Here’s why
High inflation, rising interest rates and labour shortages are undermining Moscow's claims of a strong economy, western officials say.