Tag: Russia
Kyiv on edge amid fears over possible Russian strike
Air raid sirens sounded across Kyiv on Wednesday as Ukraine's capital prepared for a possible Russian airstrike that did not come. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv had already announced it was closing temporarily Wednesday because of a "potential significant air...
Ukraine braces for retaliation after using U.S.-made missiles to strike inside Russia
Ukraine fired eight American-made ATACMS missiles into Russia, U.S. officials said, days after President Biden approved their use deeper inside Russian territory. U.S. officials believe Russia may have shot down two of the missiles. Meanwhile, Vladimir Pu...
What to know amid escalating tensions with Russia over war in Ukraine
John Sullivan, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia under the Biden and Trump administrations, speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of the use of U.S. ATACMS missiles by Ukraine, Russia's new nuclear plan and the latest in the ongoing war.
Ukraine strikes Russia with U.S.-supplied missiles
Ukraine struck Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles known as ATACMS, prompting Russian President Vladimir Putin to respond with a nuclear threat. Holly Williams has the latest.
Ukraine fired 6 US-made longer-range missiles into Russia, Moscow says
The alleged developments marked a worrying new escalation in the conflict that has repeatedly ratcheted up international tensions.
Baltic undersea cables severed, and Finland, Germany suspect sabotage
The foreign ministries of Finland and Germany said that the damage raised suspicion of sabotage.
As Ukraine war hits 1,000 days, uncertainty for what lies ahead
After 1,000 days of death and destruction with no end in sight, consensus is growing that the war will end through peace talks, but what that looks like remains to be seen.
Eye Opener: Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range, U.S.-supplied missiles
President Biden lifted the restriction that will allow Ukraine to use U.S.-suplied missiles with a range of 190 miles against Russia. Also, new controversy over President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Russia condemns Biden’s decision to let Ukraine fire missiles deep into Russia
The Kremlin warned that President Biden is adding
Biden approves Ukraine’s use of U.S.-made long-range weapons inside Russia
In a shift in policy, President Biden authorized Ukraine's use of American-made long-range weapons inside of Russia. Ukraine has been requesting the missiles since the start of the war, but the U.S. has refused until now. On Sunday, Russia launched one of...
Acclaimed Russian ballet dancer dead after fall from 5th-floor balcony
The death is being investigated by federal authorities but "the preliminary cause" has been ruled an accident.
What to know about Russia-Ukraine war after approval of American-made weapons for Ukraine
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan, who served under the Biden and Trump administrations, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the impact and timing of President Biden's approval of Ukraine using U.S.-made long-range weapons in Russia.
Russia hits Ukraine with massive missile and drone attack
Ukraine suffered what it said was the largest missile and drone attack from Russia since the summer. Chris Livesay has more.
Biden allows Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles in Russia
Ukraine plans to conduct its first long-range attacks in the coming days, sources said, without revealing details due to operational security concerns.
Russia unleashes major airstrike on Ukraine, damaging critical infrastructure
Air defenses could be heard engaging drones over Kyiv in the night, and a series of powerful blasts rang out across the city as the missile attack was under way in the morning.