Fresh off a State of the Union speech to Congress that challenged opposition Republicans to help unite the country, President Joe Biden embarked on a tour of U.S. states crucial to his expected 2024 re-election bid. "We are also picking up signs that they're having problems feeding their troops, that they're- not only are they running out of gas, but they are running out of food," the official said Tuesday. In September, Ukrainian forces launched a counteroffensive in the northeast, which resulted in the successful recapture of the majority of the Kharkiv Oblast. The Russian forces have advanced toward three cities, including Kyiv, but have not yet captured a city since invading, the official said. SpaceX founder and billionaire Elon Musk is providing free satellite-based internet service in Ukraine through his company Starlink. CBS News visited a grocery store and saw lines down the street, with people waiting hours to get inside. Switzerland's justice minister later said five oligarchs deemed to be close to Vladimir Putin would also be barred from entering the country. Many have walked for miles to get to the nearest border, where they find extremely long lines. The young family's last days in Ukraine were tense, and she documented their escape on her iPhone. Mr. Biden answered "no" when asked by CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes whether Americans should be worried about nuclear war as he was leaving a White House event marking Black History Month. BEIJING (AP) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia, arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit that will be watched for hints about China's attitude to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Because you just live in a quiet society, and then you hear bombings and you wake up to the sound of bombings," she said. The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine also said there are "about 300 Belarussian tanks" amassed along the two countries' borders. The U.S. and Albania requested a Sunday Security Council meeting to vote to convene the emergency General Assembly session, the first of its kind in 40 years and only the 11th such session in U.N. history. Zi Famelu was born and raised in Crimea, an area of Ukraine that was invaded and taken over by Russia in 2014. It towers over the tree-lined Henry Hudson Parkway and is far taller than any nearby structure in the Bronx's Riverdale neighborhood. (AP) As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, CIA Director William Burns said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being too confident in his military's ability to grind Ukraine into submission. That left about one-third that had yet to enter the country a significant amount of power still at the ready. The Russian forces invading Ukraine have faced more resistance than the U.S. believes Russia anticipated, a senior defense official said Sunday morning. Ukraine 'inflicting very serious losses' on Russian troops in the east, says Ukrainian official - as it happened Ukraine's deputy defence minister Hanna Maliar says Russian attacks are constant. Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Dmytro Kuleba that Beijing "deeply regrets that conflict has broken out between Ukraine and Russia, and is paying extreme attention to the harm suffered by civilians", state broadcaster CCTV reported, adding that Wang called for the two countries to "find a way to resolve the issue through negotiations.". One German man said he felt he had to come help, as those in need were his "neighbors.". Despite initial losses and strong resistance from Ukrainian forces, Russia's advance stalled in the north and by April, its troops had retreated. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday it's possible Congress will include additional aid for Ukraine in the omnibus spending bill Congress is currently negotiating. Ukrainian refugees flee to neighboring countries. Belarusian President Lukashenko is a close ally of Russian President Putin. 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Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk to each other during their meeting in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. More than 400,000 Ukrainians have already made the long, cold journey to Poland and more are on the way. More than 117,000 came via the Biden administration's "Uniting for Ukraine" program . The big picture: Putin has failed to force a quick capitulation from Kyiv. Vladimir Medinsky headed the Russian delegation in Belarus. Live updates: Latest news on Russia and the war in Ukraine Updated Mon, Mar 21 20222:15 PM EDT Share More than 90% of Ukrainians believe their country will win the war; Zelenskyy warns of WWIII. There were already bare shelves early in the morning, but the atmosphere was generally calm and people did not appear to be buying more than they needed. Russia-Ukraine war latest updates - The Washington Post Russian 'spy' balloons over Ukraine are often decoys designed to draw fire Russia has lost nearly half its main battle tanks, report. IMF Ready to Provide $1.4 Billion to Ukraine (4:41 p.m.) The International Monetary Fund is ready to provide Ukraine with $1.4 billion under its so-called Rapid Financing Instrument, said. Gelb said Putin "seems intent on the destruction of Ukraine, its people and all personal freedom in Ukraine and Russia.". In addition to Leopard 2 tanks, German armaments company Rheinmetall wants to buy 96 Leopard 1 tanks from Swiss defence firm Ruag to send to Ukraine, the Swiss newspaper Tages- Anzeiger reported on Saturday. Russia's no vote did not prevent the measure from being adopted since it was a procedural vote. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia Wednesday of seeking to "erase" Ukrainians, their country and their history. I never imagine I have five minutes - I must take all my cases and run, run from Kyiv," Victoria Hurtova, who left Kyiv with her 9-month old baby, told CBS Miami this week about her harrowing escape from Ukraine. The girl did not survive. Emergency services said at least 10 people were killed in the city on Tuesday and many more injured. President Biden on Tuesday, in an otherwise off-the-record session with journalists, said his goal is for all of the United States' allies to be on board with sanctions against Russia. ", Its Day 5 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. KYIV, Ukraine (AP) Drones that the Kremlin said were launched by Ukraine flew deep inside Russian territory, including one that got within 100 kilometers (60 miles) of Moscow, signaling breaches in Russian defenses as President Vladimir Putin ordered stepped-up protection at the border. "They know nothing about our capital. Lyudmyla, a resident of Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv, helps her daughter celebrate her 3rd birthday amid Russian shelling of their city, February 26, 2022. LEST, Slovakia (AP) Former Soviet satellite Slovakia has been a NATO member since 2004, but the reality of belonging to the worlds biggest military alliance really kicked in after Russias invasion of Ukraine a year ago. Everything you need to know about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. I am sure that all this is possible. BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) Clutching flowers and wiping away tears, relatives, neighbors and friends of eight men executed by Russian forces during the occupation of the Ukrainian town of Bucha gathered Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the deaths. I'm creating a tiktok page with information around AI: New developments (almost every week there's breaking news in the sector). Sitting in one of the van's seats was a woman who looked to be in her 80s, who started sobbing when we spoke to her. Zelensky said he "emphasized the need to close the sky" over Ukraine, an apparent reference to a request for a no-fly zone over the country. We must respond with compassion and solidarity.". George Soros HonFBA (born Gyrgy Schwartz, August 12, 1930) is a Hungarian-American businessman and philanthropist. Sorry, no headlines or news topics were found. Russia has declared that saboteurs from Ukraine crossed into its territory and attacked border villages, a raid that fueled fears of an escalation in the war as it has dragged into a second year. Former Georgia standout Jalen Carter was back at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Thursday, less than 12 hours after being booked on two misdemeanor counts of reckless driving and racing. "The two cities are under pressure from the enemy but they are holding on. A person fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine holds a teddy bear at a temporary camp in Przemysl, Poland, March 1, 2022. 1 of 8. Russia claims Ukraine used US arms to kill jailed POWs. Now they're going to Germany to see what happens next. A day after Thursdays purported attack, details of what happened remain scarce and conflicting theories about possible perpetrators and their goals are still swirling. "Russian invaders destroyed the flagship of the Ukrainian aviation, the AN-225" at the Antonov airport in Gostomel near Kyiv, the group said in astatementSunday. "We took these steps due to security and safety issues stemming from the unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces in Ukraine," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. The European Union fears there could eventually be more than seven million displaced people. Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview broadcast Sunday that after Russia suspended its participation in the last arms control agreement with Washington, it would take into account the nuclear weapons capabilities not only of the United States but of other NATO countries such as France and Britain. We have proven that, at a minimum, we are exactly the same as you are, so do prove that you are with us. The United Nations General Assembly began meeting on Monday for a rare Emergency Special Session to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "We need to ramp up our response now to protect the lives and dignity of ordinary Ukrainians. Get stock market quotes, personal finance advice, company news and more. STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, England (AP) On a blustery late-winter day in Shakespeares birthplace, the foyer of the Other Place theater is a cozy refuge. KUPIANSK, Ukraine -. For Ukrainians, home is no longer safe. 18:20, 4 MAR 2023. At a receiving center a few miles from a border crossing, volunteers from all over Europe have come to offer free rides, work and places to stay. It would require deploying U.S. military to enforce, which would be a direct conflict- potentially a direct conflict and potentially war with Russia, which is something we are not planning to be a part of," she told reporters. As anti-war protests worldwide popped up in many major cities, he has become a resistance symbol against Russian President Vladimir Putin at those rallies. Babi Yar, a ravine in Kyiv, is where nearly 34,000 Jews were killed within 48 hours in 1941 when the city was under Nazi occupation. "As a British citizen I ask you to save Europe from war. He said the first round of talks Monday lasted nearly five hours and the two sides "found certain points on which common positions could be foreseen. He made the comments during his nightly address. They brought gas, oil, bottles and old bed sheets, which they tore into strips together. -Anthony Salvanto, Jennifer De Pinto, Kabir Khanna and Fred Backus. "I think we're seeing a lot of that will to fight on the Ukrainian side and hopefulness about things," Kim added. The images also showed "additional ground forces deployments and ground attack helicopter units" in southern Belarus near the Ukraine border. She was pale. President Biden devoted the first 12 minutes of his State of the Union address Tuesday night to the Ukraine invasion. In his tweet on Tuesday, Shapps urged "all countries to do the same in support of the people of Ukraine.". The key southeastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol on the Azov Sea lost power due to attacks from advancing Russian forces, the head of the region, Pavlo Kyrylenko, said Tuesday. - Kyiv could fall to Russia within days, US predict - Missiles and debris hit Kyiv Through sobs, the woman in the van mentioned a grandchild she'd had to leave behind, but she was desperate to thank everyone in Poland for their help. "I'm helping the territorial defense, helping Ukraine get a victory against our occupiers," a volunteer named Tetyana told CBS News. Vladimir Putin's invasion ofUkrainehas drawn strong condemnation around the world, from officials to corporations and the small communities in between. China has come under mounting pressure from Western nations as it is the only United Nations Security Council member other than Russia that declined to vote in favor of a resolution condemning Russia's assault on Ukraine. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. Ukrainian President Zelensky had initially rejected the idea of meeting there because Belarus has been allowing Russian troops to gather and launch attacks on Ukraine from within its borders. Prosecutor Karim Khan said in a statement Monday night that the investigation will look at alleged crimes committed before the Russian invasion, but added that "given the expansion of the conflict in recent days, it is my intention that this investigation will also encompass any new alleged crimes falling within the jurisdiction of my office that are committed by any party to the conflict on any part of the territory of Ukraine.". Thermobaric weapons, also known as "vacuum bombs," are one of the most devastating weapons short of nuclear weapons, CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reported.