Tag: Russia
Russia likely behind parcel explosions that threatened U.S., Canada flights: Poland
The explosions in courier depots in Britain, Germany and Poland in July had the potential to mark a serious escalation by causing an explosion on an aircraft.
Ukrainians concerned about a Trump presidency
Many Ukrainians fear that President-elect Donald Trump will cut critical support to Ukraine or broker a deal that would have their country surrender territory and influence to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Kyiv.
Why Trump’s election puts future of U.S. support for Ukraine in doubt
Trump and his running mate JD Vance have openly railed against continuing American military and financial aid for Ukraine and have vowed to push a negotiated end to the war.
What Trump’s win could mean for Russia’s war against Ukraine
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.
U.S. expects North Korean troops to deploy against Ukraine in ‘coming days’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said as many as 8,000 North Korean troops are believed to be in Russia's Kursk region preparing to fight against Ukrainian forces.
Georgians protest parliamentary elections president alleges was rigged
Salome Zourabichvili, a mostly ceremonial president, told the crowd that she would defend the country’s path toward Europe against actions by Georgian Dream.
UK sanctions Russian agencies accused of spreading Ukraine disinformation
Britain's foreign ministry said the agencies had attempted to deliver a series of "interference operations" designed to weaken international support for Ukraine.
Georgia’s ruling party leads crucial election race which could decide the country’s role in Europe
Georgia's ruling party is leading the official results of Saturday's election which could decide whether the country pivots to embrace the West or falls back into Russia's orbit.
Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz on the renewed investment in nuclear arsenals
As the U.S. prepares to spend $1.7 trillion to update its nuclear arsenal, concerns grow over renewed nuclear threats from Russia. Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz joins us to discuss why deterrence may require a modern approach and what's at stake.
North Korea sends troops to Russia, officials say
The U.S. and NATO say they have confirmed that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. They say if the North Koreans join the fighting in Ukraine, it would be a dangerous escalation of the war.
North Korea sends troops to Russia, U.S. says
North Korea sent at least 3,000 troops to Russia in mid-October, the White House said Wednesday. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week that Ukraine had intelligence that North Korean soldiers were being prepared to fight...
G7 finalizes US$50B loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets
The U.S. intends to divide its share of US$20 billion between aiding Ukraine’s economy and military, with distribution of the money set to begin by year's end.
U.S. says there’s ‘evidence’ North Korea sent troops to Russia
North Korea has 1.2 million troops, one of the largest standing armies in the world, but it hasn’t fought in large-scale conflicts since the 1950-53 Korean War.
Russia, Iran and China eye division, violence amid U.S. election: officials
The official told a briefing for reporters that foreign actors could consider physical threats and violence in the pre-election period, and after the election.
Paul Whelan on his lowest point in Russian custody
Paul Whelan, the former Marine who was wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly six years, spoke to CBS News in his first interview since his release in August as part of a complex prisoner swap. Whelan described the frustration he felt when he learned in...