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Feb 24, 2022 · Russia’s multi-pronged invasion of Ukraine has thrust the country into a conflict that many on the European continent had thought was one for the history books.
NATO chief meeting with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Ukraine
CBS News Videos22 hours agoNATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is in Washington Thursday to meet with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan with Ukraine's potential membership in the alliance likely to be a key point of discussion. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more on the meeting.
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- 3:13NATO chief meeting with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan on UkraineCBS News VideosNATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is in Washington Thursday to meet with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan with Ukraine's potential membership in the alliance likely to be a key point of discussion. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more on the meeting.22 hours ago
- 0:34Russian rocket hits hospital in Ukraine's KhersonReuters VideosSTORY: :: A Russian rocket hits a hospital in Ukraine's Kherson, injuring one person :: June 19, 2024 :: Kherson, Ukraine :: Kherson Military Administration At least three Grad MLRS (multiple-launch rocket system) rockets were fired at a medical facility in the city by Russian troops positioned on the left bank of the Dnipro River, part of the Kherson region occupied by Russia, according to the Kherson military administration. Russian troops withdrew from the western bank of the Dnipro River in fall 2023 and took up positions on the eastern side, from which they have been regularly shelling towns and villages opposite.2 days ago
- 1:31In talks with Putin, Kim vows 'full support' for Russia in UkraineAssociated Press VideosNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised full support for Russia’s war in Ukraine before starting a one on one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin’s visit comes amid growing concerns about an arms arrangement in which Pyongyang provides Moscow with badly needed munitions to fuel Russia’s war in Ukraine in exchange for economic assistance and technology transfers that could enhance the threat posed by Kim’s nuclear weapons and missile program. Putin thanked Kim for the support and said the two countries would sign an agreement to boost their partnership as both “fight against the imperialist hegemonistic policies of the U.S. and its satellites against the Russian Federation.”2 days ago
- 0:52Stadium stand destroyed by Russian troops unveiled in Munich as Ukraine competes in Euro 2024Associated Press VideosThe Ukrainian soccer federation unveiled an installation in Munich of a stadium stand destroyed in the war back home to highlight the ongoing conflict ahead of the team’s first match at the European Championship against Romania.4 days ago
- 1:28Ukraine shows damaged stadium seats to remind Euro 2024 of warReuters VideosSTORY: :: Ukraine shows its shell-blasted Kharkiv stadium seats to remind Euro 2024 of the war with Russia :: Munich, Germany :: June 17, 2024 :: Andriy Shevchenko, President, Ukrainian Association of Football "Today we are going to start our games (in Euro 2024). It is one team on the field but million soldiers who stay and defend Ukraine. We are all together. We play today for the country and for the people who defend our lives and our country today." "It is a very significant subject for me, for all Ukrainian teams, because this piece of the stadium Sonyachny was during preparation of 2021 European Championship, Ukrainian team was trained. And this stadium was completely destroyed by Russian missiles." "We are a very unconditioned team, like our country. I think, if we get through the group stage, it will be a very good result for us. But we are here also to support our country to send the important message for the war, that war in Ukraine is continuing. We have to all together bring the forces and find the pieces." Ukraine's football association said the Sonyachny stadium in Kharkiv, in eastern Ukraine, had been destroyed by Russian shells in 2022. In a central Munich square, Ukrainian refugees and supporters who had driven 25 hours from Ukraine looked at the blue and yellow seats, hours before their team were due to play their first Euro 2024 game against Romania in the city. Kyiv wants to bring a stark reminder to Euro 2024 that Ukrainian forces have been engaged in Europe's bloodiest fighting since World War Two, and civilian life in the country has been upended. More than 500 sports facilities have been destroyed, including 77 football stadiums. Ukraine's first match will highly emotional for the team, Ukrainian refugees and those watching at home and coach Serhiy Rebrov said he and his players were in contact with soldiers on the front lines who have told them to show "the spirit of Ukraine" at the tournament. Ukraine and Poland co-hosted Euro 2012, with the final held in Kyiv. Besides Kyiv and Kharkiv, Lviv and Donetsk also staged matches and more than one million foreign visitors came to the country. Donetsk is now under Russian occupation and Kharkiv is repeatedly attacked by missiles and drones.4 days ago
- 0:48At least 12 injured as Russia strikes Ukraine's PoltavaReuters VideosSTORY: :: A Russian strike on Ukraine's Poltava region injures at least 12 and impacts power for thousands :: June 17, 2024 :: Poltava, Ukraine Two children were among the injured. According to preliminary information, there were no fatalities but rescuers were still searching the rubble for possible victims. The attacked damaged several high-rise buildings. Smoke rising from damaged garages could be seen in the background, while firemen worked to extinguish fires. Local authorities said that due to damage to power lines, some 53,000 private and 2,400 industrial consumers faced power cuts.4 days ago
- 0:37Soldiers tell players to 'show the spirit of Ukraine' at Euro 2024Reuters VideosSTORY: :: Ukrainian coach says the war motivates his players at Euro 2024 :: Munich, Germany ::June 16, 2024 :: Serhiy Rebrov, Ukrainian soccer manager “The war is continuing, and it is more motivation for the players. Because I know all the players and I'm personally getting a lot of messages from our fighters, from our soldiers, from our friends who are now fighting for Ukraine, for the freedom of Ukraine. And I am sure they are very proud of us, we are very proud of them. But they are telling when you are here to show the spirit of Ukraine. I think this is very important. This tournament is really about the spirit of our country.” Ukraine, making their fourth straight Euros appearance, will face Romania in the Munich Football Arena on Monday in their opening game of Group E.4 days ago
- 0:44Relatives of captured soldiers protest in Kyiv, reflect on Ukraine conference in SwitzerlandAssociated Press VideosAt a regular rally held in Kyiv by relatives of captured soldiers, participants said Sunday they hoped the summit in Switzerland would further galvanize international support for Ukraine and boost efforts to bring prisoners home. (AP video by Oleksandr Babenko)4 days ago
- 1:47Ukraine conference concludes in Switzerland, Zelenskyy and von der Leyen commentAssociated Press VideosVolodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that negotiations with Russia "can start tomorrow" as long as Putin withdraws troops from Ukrainian territory. Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged that the conference in Switzerland was part of a broader plan for peace in Ukraine, as "peace in Ukraine will not be achieved in one step, it will be a journey".5 days ago
- 2:20Majority of 90 countries at Ukraine peace summit sign declarationReuters VideosSTORY: The vast majority of more than 90 countries attending a Swiss summit on peace for Ukraine supported its final declaration, as it concluded on Sunday (June 14). Initiated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the two-day summit at the Swiss Alpine resort of Buergenstock aimed to find a consensus on how to end the war in Ukraine. "I am confident that together we will ensure the result. The first and the second peace summits should unite our joint work on the details of peace." Many Western leaders voiced condemnation of Russia's invasion and rejected President Vladimir Putin's demands for parts of Ukraine as a condition for peace. However, some countries that attended the summit did not put their name to the communique, including Mexico, Saudi Arabia and India. There was no clarity on whether future talks would involve Russia. Swiss president, Viola Amherd. "A lasting solution must involve both parties. Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, the discussions over the past two days have shown that there are different points of view. All the more important is our understanding that the path towards peace in Ukraine must be pursued on the basis of international law, and in particular, the United Nations Charter." Moscow, which was not invited, labeled the summit a waste of time. China was another notable absentee. The conference nevertheless underscored both the broad support Ukraine still enjoys from its allies but also the challenges for any lasting ceasefire. A draft of the final declaration seen by Reuters refers to Russia's invasion as a 'war', a label Moscow rejects. It calls for Ukraine's control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and its Azov Sea ports to be restored and for Ukraine's territorial integrity to be respected. But in line with the conference's more modest stated aims, it omitted tougher issues of what a post-war settlement for Ukraine might look like and whether Ukraine could join the NATO alliance. The Kremlin did not rule out future talks with Kyiv, but said guarantees will be needed to ensure the credibility of any negotiations. Whether there will be a follow up to the summit, and where it would be held remained unclear.5 days ago
- 1:05LGBT soldiers in Ukraine hope their service is changing attitudes as they rally for legal rightsAssociated Press VideosUkrainian servicemen and their supporters marched in central Kyiv Sunday to demand more rights and highlight their service to their country in its war with Russia. The servicemembers — many wearing rainbow and unicorn patches on their uniforms — called on the government to grant them official partnership rights. (AP video by: Alex Babenko, Dmytro Zhyhinas, Derek Gatapoulos)5 days ago
- 2:03World leaders meet in Switzerland to discuss a Ukraine peace roadmapAssociated Press VideosDozens of world leaders converged on a Swiss resort Saturday to discuss how to bring peace to war-ravaged Ukraine, though any hopes of a real breakthrough are muted by the absence of Russia.6 days ago
- 0:19Vice President Harris among other world leaders at peace summit for UkraineABC News VideosMeeting in Switzerland, Vice President Kamala Harris met with President Zelenskyy and announced another $1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine.6 days ago
- 1:05EU states won't be involved in G7 Ukraine loan- Italy PMReuters VideosSTORY: :: Italy’s prime minister says EU states won’t be directly involved in a G7 loan to Ukraine :: June 15, 2024 :: Giorgia Meloni, Italian prime minister ''As I think you know, the loan of about $50 billion has already been announced and will be provided by the United States. Then Canada, the United Kingdom and probably Japan, subject of course to its constitutional limitations, have also announced that they will probably participate. At the moment, the European Nations are not participating in this loan, also considering the fact that the assets are all immobilised in Europe of course, and therefore Europe is already contributing by identifying the guarantee mechanism for the repayment of this loan, on the understanding that, as you know, this decision will have to go through the European Council and must be technically defined by the finance ministers of the European Union.'' During the first day of their meeting in southern Italy, the G7 nations agreed on an outline deal to provide $50 billion of loans for Ukraine backed by interest from frozen Russian assets - hailing the accord as a powerful signal of Western resolve. In the summit statement, G7 leaders said they wanted to inflict further costs on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and also promised sanctions against entities that helped Russia circumvent restrictions on its oil trading by transporting it fraudulently.6 days ago
- 2:10World leaders join Ukraine peace summitReuters VideosSTORY: World leaders gathered at a Swiss mountain resort on Saturday (June 15) to plan a path to peace and end Russia's war in Ukraine. More than 90 countries are expected at the high security two-day gathering in Buergenstock. But notable absences such as China will blunt the summit's potential impact, dimming hopes it would show Russia as globally isolated. The talks will focus on broader concerns triggered by the war. This includes food and nuclear security, and a draft of the final declaration identifying Russia as the aggressor, sources said. Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy applauded the summit's wide attendance as a success. "The views, ideas and leadership of each nation are equally important to us. And everything that will be agreed upon at the summit today will be part of the peace making process that we all need. I believe that we will witness history being made here at the summit." While many major world leaders are set to attend, Joe Biden has sent U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to represent him - riling Kyiv. However, Harris announced more than $1.5 billion in energy and humanitarian aid, as Russia continues to strike the country's infrastructure since the invasion began in 2022. Powers like Saudi Arabia and India have dispatched lower level delegations. China said it would consider taking part, but ultimately declined because Russia would not be there. Zelenskiy has accused Beijing of helping Moscow undermine the gathering, an accusation China's Foreign Ministry denied. European officials privately concede that without support from Moscow's main allies, the summit's impact will be limited. Neutral Switzerland, which took on the summit at the behest of Zelenskiy, wants to pave the way for a future peace process that includes Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would end the war only if Kyiv agreed to drop its NATO ambitions and hand over four provinces claimed by Moscow - demands Kyiv swiftly rejected.6 days ago
- 0:59Ukraine peace summit will make 'history' says ZelenskiyReuters VideosSTORY: :: The Ukraine peace summit will make 'history' says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy :: June 15, 2024 :: Buergenstock, Switzerland "Ukraine never wanted this war. It's criminal and absolutely unprovoked aggression by Russia. And the only one who wanted it was (Russian president Vladimir) Putin. But in any case, the world is stronger. That's why the peace formula was born, the formula of the unity of the world majority for the sake of peace, for the sake of the full effectiveness of the principles and purposes of the UN charter, international law, and thus global security. Thus is something that is close to every nation in the world." "The views, ideas and leadership of each nation are equally important to us. And everything that will be agreed upon at the summit today will be part of the peace making process that we all need. I believe that we will witness history being made here at the summit." About 100 countries and organizations are expected at the two-day gathering in Buergenstock, in central Switzerland. He called Russia's war an "unprovoked aggression" only wanted by Russian president Vladimir Putin. Switzerland, which took on the summit at the behest of Zelenskiy, wants to pave the way for a future peace process that includes Russia. Swiss President Viola Amherd, speaking alongside Zelenskiy, said the Ukrainian people had faced "unimaginable suffering" since the start of the war and stressed that it was vital to uphold the U.N. Charter and international law.6 days ago
- 0:57Zelenskyy arrives in Switzerland for Ukraine summitAssociated Press VideosZelenskyy arrives in Switzerland for Ukraine summit6 days ago
- 1:09Zelenskyy says Putin's terms on Ukraine are a 'a renaissance of Nazism'Associated Press VideosThe Russian President promised Friday to "immediately" order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed Putin's statement, saying it was an "ultimatum", which represented a "renaissance of Nazism". Zelenskyy was speaking on the side-lines of the G7 conference in Italy.6 days ago
- 2:27Ukraine's older recruits await help from younger fightersReuters VideosSTORY: From a trench near the front line in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, this 55-year-old soldier, who goes by the call sign "Dad," is conducting battleground training. Ukrainian forces, now 27 months into a war with Russia, have become heavily reliant on older soldiers like "Dad" to defend the country. But they need reinforcements. 33rd Mechanized Brigade chief sergeant, call sign Deputy, is 44 years old. “In reality the average age of our brigade’s soldiers is quite high – there are a lot of people over 50. But their motivation is much higher than of the young troops. They understand why they're here: for the sake of their kids and grandchildren. They understand that there is no one else to do it except us.” As fewer volunteers line up to fight for their country than in the first months of the war, Ukraine is now under pressure to call up more troops. Call sign Canada, is a 40 year-old commander in the brigade: “Older troops could be trained to hold defensive positions. But if it's about performing other combat duties - assaulting fields, trenches, returning our land - then of course we need younger boys who are more resilient.” Russia, having seized the initiative after a failed Ukrainian counteroffensive last year, is gradually making inroads that could threaten key cities and roads in the east. This comes as Ukrainian officials say they want a full withdrawal of Russian troops and to regain all of their internationally recognized territory, a task many experts say will be difficult as the war grinds on and saps more resources. Aimed at attracting more volunteers, Ukraine's call-up effort - bolstered by government and military PR campaigns - have offered candidates a choice of where and how to serve. 50-year-old Ukrainian soldier "Bell" had this appeal to compatriots: “I don’t judge (those who do not join the army). No one should be forced to join the army. They should understand that no one other than us and them will do this. This is important. Everyone will have kids and families at some point. They need to be defended now, not whenever you're given a draft notice.”7 days ago
- 0:50G7 summit turns to migration, AI after promising tens of billions to Ukraine - AP ExplainsAssociated Press VideosThe leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations have been meeting in southern Italy and discussing a wide range of issues including the war in Ukraine, the conflict in Gaza, artificial intelligence, migration and how to tackle it. Pope Francis became the first pontiff to address in person the G7 summit.7 days ago
- 1:14U.S. defense secretary dismisses Putin's Ukraine ceasefire demandsReuters VideosSTORY: :: The U.S.' defense secretary dismisses Putin's ceasefire demands for Ukraine :: The Russian leader's conditions for Kyiv include handing over four provinces claimed by Moscow :: June 14, 2024 :: Brussels, Belgium :: Lloyd Austin, U.S. Defense Secretary :: "Putin has occupied, illegally occupied, sovereign Ukrainian territory. He is not in any position to dictate to Ukraine what they must do to bring about a peace. I think, you know, that's exactly the kind of behavior that we don't want to see. We don't want to see a leader of one country wake up one day and decide that he wants to erase borders and annex the territory of his neighbor. That's not the world that any of us want to live in, and so I think, you know, he is not, in my view, not in a position to dictate to Ukraine what it must do to pursue peace.” :: “Putin can end this war today. He started this war with no provocation. He's had some hundreds of thousands of troops wounded and killed in this unjust and unprovoked invasion. He could end this today if he chose to do that. And we call upon him to do that, and to leave Ukrainian sovereign territory.” Putin said earlier on Friday that Russia would end the war in Ukraine only if Kyiv agreed to drop its ambitions for NATO membership, hand over the entirety of four provinces claimed by Moscow, and carry out a demilitarization. Russia controls nearly a fifth of Ukrainian territory in the third year of the war. Ukraine says peace can only be based on the full withdrawal of Russian forces and the restoration of its territorial integrity.7 days ago
- 3:50What does Zelenskiy hope to gain from Ukraine summit?Reuters VideosSTORY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is meeting world leaders for a summit this weekend. :: Ukrainian Military Handout He hopes to explore ways to end his country's war with Russia - the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two. Who is attending, and what will be the likely outcome of the talks? :: What is the purpose of the summit? Zelenskiy will use the event in the Swiss mountaintop resort of Buergenstock to build support for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion in three key areas: Food security, nuclear safety and the release of all prisoners and deportees. On the battlefield, the gathering comes at a difficult time for Ukraine. Russian troops, who now control around 18% of Ukrainian territory, are advancing in the east. :: 3rd Assault Brigade With that, and the entrenched differences between Russia and Ukraine, the summit will likely shy away from territorial issues. Instead, focusing on parts of Zelenskiy's plan that are broad enough to be palatable to most, if not all, participants. Orysia Lutsevych, a Chatham House expert on both Ukraine and Russia. "I think we have to understand that this summit is not a place and was not originally envisaged as a platform for negotiated settlement of this war. Russia is not willing to negotiate at this point. It feels it has an upper hand on the battlefield. So it it was an endeavor by Kyiv to actually, kind of unite the world in support for its, war-ending strategy, to present it as a global issue and to count friends." :: Who is going? Around 90 states and organizations have confirmed their participation at the talks, organized by Bern at Ukraine's behest. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, French President Emmanuel Macron and the leaders of Germany, Italy, Britain, Canada and Japan are among those set to attend the June 15-16 meeting. Russia isn't invited. Kyiv had hoped to take steps towards isolating Russia by winning over countries that have friendlier ties with Moscow. India, which has helped Moscow survive the shock of economic sanctions, is expected to send a delegation. And Turkey and Hungary, who maintain cordial ties with Moscow, will be represented. But the main thorn in Kyiv's side is China, a close ally of Russia's. Beijing said it would not attend the summit, describing the attendance of both warring sides as a prerequisite for any substantive peace conference. :: What are the likely outcomes? The question many will be asking is whether the Swiss summit will offer any tangible progress towards ending the war in Ukraine. Switzerland wants the talks to pave the way for a "future peace process," in which Russia takes part. Ukraine has said Moscow could be invited to a future summit - on Kyiv's terms. Zelenskiy has acknowledged the challenge of maintaining international support as the war, now well into its third year, grinds on. One political scientist told Reuters that while Russian President Vladimir Putin is still in power, "it will be difficult" to reach a peaceful solution. :: What has Russia's reaction been? Russia has described the idea of a summit to which it is not invited as "futile". Moscow frames its "special military operation" in Ukraine as part of a broader struggle with the West - which it says wants to bring Russia to its knees. Kyiv and the West says this is nonsense, accusing Russia of waging an illegal war of conquest. Although Switzerland says Russia must be part of the peace process, it said Moscow was not invited because it had no interest in attending. Bern says the talks should "define a roadmap" on how to involve Russia and Ukraine in the future.7 days ago
- 0:47Putin vows to order cease-fire and negotiate if Ukraine exits occupied areas and drops NATO bidAssociated Press VideosRussian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Such a deal appears a nonstarter for Kyiv, which wants to join the military alliance and has demanded that Russia withdraw its troops from all of its territory.7 days ago
- 2:54Biden, world leaders agree to $50 billion loan to help Ukraine at G7 summitCBS News VideosAt the G7 summit, all of the world leaders have agreed on a new $50 billion loan to help Ukraine rebuild, to be paid for with the interest from frozen Russian assets. The U.S. has also imposed new sanctions on foreign banks that do business with Russia.1 week ago
- 1:30Biden signs security agreement with Ukraine at G7 summitABC News VideosPresident Joe Biden and Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signed a security agreement to bolster Ukraine’s defenses for 10 years.1 week ago
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