Tag: Ukraine
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From behind the camera to the front line in Ukraine
This week on 60 Minutes, CBS News correspondent Holly Williams profiled Ukrainian war reporter Andriy Tspalienko. Reporting for Ukrainian news outlet 1+1, Tsaplienko has become a vital source of information and a hero for many Ukrainians— fearlessly pursuing truth on the front lines, sometimes at great risk to his life. “His story tells you something…
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National Security Adviser says Biden will call for Ukraine aid to continue beyond his term
National Security Adviser says Biden will call for Ukraine aid to continue beyond his term – CBS News Watch CBS News White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that in the waning days of the Biden administration, President Biden will “make the case that we do need ongoing…
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Russia and Ukraine exchange record drone strikes overnight
A massive drone strike rattled Moscow and its suburbs overnight into Sunday, injuring a woman and temporarily halting traffic at some of Russia’s busiest airports, while a huge nighttime wave of Russian drones targeted Ukraine, officials reported. A top U.K. defense official meanwhile said that Russian forces had suffered their worst month of casualties in…
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U.S. aid to Ukraine in doubt after Trump election victory
U.S. aid to Ukraine in doubt after Trump election victory – CBS News Watch CBS News Since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, Russia has ramped up attacks against Ukraine. The win has also raised concerns about a pullback in U.S. support. CBS News Imtiaz Tyab has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…
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What Trump’s win could mean for Russia’s war against Ukraine
What Trump’s win could mean for Russia’s war against Ukraine – CBS News Watch CBS News Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, vowing that Moscow’s war on Kyiv would quickly end after he won the election. Imtiaz Tyab has more. Be the first to know…
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National Ballet of Ukraine completes first U.S. tour in decades
National Ballet of Ukraine completes first U.S. tour in decades – CBS News Watch CBS News The National Ballet of Ukraine wrapped up a tour of the U.S. this week — its first since the fall of the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago. Several dancers spoke to CBS News about the power of…
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Russian, North Korean diplomats meet as troops move toward Ukraine
Russian, North Korean diplomats meet as troops move toward Ukraine – CBS News Watch CBS News Russian and North Korean foreign ministers met in Moscow for a public display of the countries’ diplomatic ties on Friday. The U.S. said North Korea sent around 10,000 soldiers to Russia to aid in its Ukraine combat. CBS News…
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U.S. calls on China to sway North Korea to stop efforts with Russia in Ukraine war
U.S. calls on China to sway North Korea to stop efforts with Russia in Ukraine war – CBS News Watch CBS News Three top U.S. diplomats asked the Chinese ambassador to the United States to try to convince China to use its influence over North Korea to try to stop efforts in Russia in the…
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Russia sentences former U.S. Consulate worker convicted of “gathering information” on Ukraine war to prison
Moscow — A court in Russia’s far-eastern city of Vladivostok on Friday convicted a former U.S. Consulate worker charged with cooperating with a foreign state and sentenced him to four years and 10 months in prison. Robert Shonov, a Russian citizen and former employee of the U.S. Consulate in Vladivostok, was arrested in May 2023.…