Section: CBS (USA)
France abandons billion-dollar ship deal with Russia
In 2011 France agreed to make two Mistral navy ships for Russia, but with increased military tension and Russia’s involvement with the Ukraine crisis, France is backing out of the deal. …read more Source:...
Vladimir Putin likens Crimea takeover to bear guarding his territory
Reporters from around the world filled the Kremlin for the marathon session with the Russian president. Charlie D’Agata reports from the scene, where Putin was at times defiant, but mostly relaxed and even joking. …read more Source:...
Putin voices optimism on economy, ruble
In annual year-end news conference, Russia’s president also strikes somewhat conciliatory chord on Ukraine …read more Source:...
Ukraine, rebels agree to new cease-fire
New agreement seeks what many others have failed; hostilities scheduled to end on Friday …read more Source:...
Ukraine tries risky new tactic against rebels
With military offensive proving ineffective Kiev turns off the cash flow, but the financial assault could backfire …read more Source:...
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17: Last of wreckage collected
Four months after it was shot down, international investigators finally recover all plane and human remains in war-torn Ukraine …read more Source:...
Biden continues war of words with Russia
Vice President visits Kiev, warns Russia to “respect Ukrainian sovereignty” or face further consequences …read more Source:...
Hundreds killed in Ukraine despite ceasefire, U.N. says
U.N. rights investigators says fighting has violated people’s rights so much it could amount to war crimes …read more Source:...
Russia warns U.S. against “destabilizing” Ukraine
With death toll in eastern Ukraine mounting, top Obama advisor draws rebuke with suggestion U.S. should consider arming Ukrainians …read more Source:...
Flight 17 debris collected, 4 months later
Operation finally launched to gather human remains and plane shards in rebel-controlled area of Ukraine in quest for answers …read more Source:...
