“Russia may have destroyed our ‘Mriya’. But they will never be able to destroy our dream of a strong, free and democratic European state,” Ukraine’s foreign minister tweeted. Source Read More »
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MoneyWatch: Ruble value tanks as sanctions slam Russian economy
The U.S. and its allies are announcing additional sanctions against the Russian financial system over the invasion of Ukraine. The Russian ruble tanked on Monday, with the currency’s value falling to record lows. Georgi Kantchev, a business reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss the impact sanctions are having on the Russian economy. Source Read More »
Lt. Col. Vindman: West must not bend to Putin’s “nuclear saber-rattling”
The Russia expert tells “CBS Mornings” that the Russian president is facing opposition from the West unlike anything he’s faced before, but adds that “He’s not a madman. He’s not suicidal.” Source Read More »
2/28: CBS News Mornings
Reaction in Russia as sanctions, military actions in Ukraine cause panic; Vladimir Putin’s influence and grip on Moscow Source Read More »
NATO responds to Russian invasion of Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will head to Poland and Estonia this week as countries close to the Russia-Ukraine conflict express security concerns. NATO activated its response team for the first time because of Russia’s invasion. Robert Bell, former defense adviser to the U.S. ambassador to NATO, joins CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil and Tanya Rivero to discuss NATO’s response. Source Read More »
New York Times writer Frank Bruni on new book and learning about perseverance and empathy
Frank Bruni’s new book, “The Beauty of Dusk,” chronicles his perspective shift after going partially blind. The New York Times writer joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the book as well as learning about perseverance and empathy. Source Read More »
Countless human remains found at cartel “extermination site” in Mexico
Each day, technicians place what they find — bones, buttons, earrings, scraps of clothing — in paper bags labeled with their contents. Source Read More »
Thousands of protesters arrested in Russia as sanctions take toll
Observers say more than 5,000 demonstrators have been arrested in Russia since President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to invade Ukraine last week. Source Read More »
UEFA moves Champions League Final out of Russia in response to Ukraine invasion
UEFA is moving the Champions League Final out of St. Petersburg, relocating the game to Paris. Meanwhile, some teams are refusing to play against Russia in light of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. CBS Sports soccer correspondent James Benge breaks down the latest developments for CBS News. Source Read More »
After 20 years, pop punk princess Avril Lavigne still reigns
Avril Lavigne speaks with CBS News’ senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason about her highly anticipated seventh studio album, “Love Sux.” Mason visits Lavigne at her Malibu home, where they chat about her viral Tony Hawk collaboration, and finding love while writing a breakup album. Source Read More »