What we know about possible "significant" Russian attack on Ukraine

Ukraine is gearing up for a possible major attack from Russia as Moscow looks to retaliate for Ukrainian strikes carried out deep in Russian territory with U.S.-made missiles. CBS News' Holly Williams and Charlie D'Agata have the latest on the situation.
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[@gladiator22666]

Politicians playing a real life game of chess …..only the pawns getting sacrificed, on both sides .

[@omi_god]

Welcome to reality.

[@ThomasSt40]

@@gladiator22666 Then the people can tell the politicians they, not them, will fight.

[@SalSanchez-dy6cn]

It's one nation only trying to drag all of us in to 'freedom'

[@bobwoods1302]

All because of Putin

[@markjohnson4053]

Old Joe is a disgrace to humanity. He should be prosecuted as a war criminal.

[@mountaindoom8909]

Get that nursing home patient and his handler out of office now!

[@76rjackson]

Best president since Eisenhower. Put the murderous dictator on his back foot. Your orange Jesus is a lunatic.

[@BajoaNats]

Nursing home patient buahahahahahaha he has his own family member providing HHA 😂 you know that hha program they got now. That a family member can care for their elderly and get payed instead of hiring a certified HHa lmao

[@jello5508]

I agree, putin needs out asap

[@NoeA22]

Russia's Barnum & Bailey Circus are going to make it worse 😢

[@markhettenbach3141]

You mean Putin?

[@kirkwilson5905]

What Russian attack has not been 'Significant"? You go stand on the front and tell us the other attacks are insignificant.

[@OperGnomeKDT]

they left out the russians are threatening to nuke Kiev rn - thats p significant

[@jorgebklyn1]

CBS is not a objective news outlet. I have problem believing any fake news from them .

[@ThomasSt40]

So you want to go fight on the front lines for Ukraine?

[@themoodybobby1]

Let them fight their war. We need to Stay OUT OF IT.

[@inesaryazanova5310]

If you stay OUT OF IT, the war will come to your country and you or your children will have to fight in it!

[@dpharr100]

61 days to stop the insanity

[@niklasgindler4571]

@@dpharr100 man, Russia is losing 1000 men a day, do you think you can last that long Vlad ?

[@JamesKrawetz]

You are supposed to report the news, not predict it.

[@auraEve.]

Right, don't warn people of likely impending deadly attacks, makes sense.

[@Galil-aces]

You gotta be goofy in the head

[@JamesKrawetz]

@ you live in Russia? If not, you are safe.

[@chrisstehlik9030]

@@JamesKrawetz People like to know what's happening elsewhere and what might happen elsewhere.

[@auraEve.]

@@JamesKrawetz the fact of the matter is that it's news, so I'm not sure what your issue is as far as predictions. News outlets receive and report information all the time, that's... a large portion of what the news is.

[@ChinazaEkwefi]

If this war escalates, Joe Biden should be held accountable!!

[@andrzej2501]

Go back to Moscow

[@chriskoschik391]

lol it’ll be a cold day in hell when America holds any politician accountable

[@jorgebklyn1]

CBS is not a objective news outlet. I have problem believing any fake news from them .

[@williamblack4097]

At minimum , arrest and brought up on charges of instigating aggressive war.

[@ChinazaEkwefi]

@@andrzej2501 No I will go to Gaza not Moscow

[@DesDeNova-USA]

Meanwhile, Joey Two Scoops is hiding in his Amazon Rainforest Bunker.

[@robertflint4115]

I’m sick and tired of US tax dollars (my taxes) going to other countries. NO MORE !!!

[@dpyro]

They're not. All money is being spent on the US. Ukraine is getting leftovers.

[@gadgetollie]

Congress has to approve all funding. Since the republicans have the majority in the House, they had to approve any funding to Ukraine. Thank the republicans

[@agentofchaos8942]

​@@gadgetollie shut up, troll

[@thomasmcginnis3783]

What's the issue, Vlad?

[@kumarabhishek6709]

They had more establishment guys on the house , they voted even against Trump . ​@@gadgetollie

[@danoconnor3720]

Why is Biden trying to expand the conflict rather than end it?

[@chriswilson9331]

Putin expanded the conflict 1000 days ago.

[@jasonrhodes7047]

Because the people in charge of him are not for America and never have been. They are trying to plunge us into world war 3 just to ruin Trumps presidency or declare martial law just to keep power.

[@ThomasHathaway-ft9fu]

To stop trump

[@jorgebklyn1]

CBS is not a objective news outlet. I have problem believing any fake news from them .

[@mobilehutch]

How would you end it? Draw lines on the maps where land is currently occupied? Total capitulation for Ukraine? Ukraine isn't going to agree to that, and Russia will accept nothing less. So we're at an impasse, hense the war currently going on.

[@dhiaukueimayek9717]

Everyone knows this firing would be followed by fear of retaliation.

[@ThomasSt40]

Correct. Ukraine escalated, followed by a response.

[@Anonymous-fc2fk]

Been nice knowing you all. The world is ending

[@CheekyBird790]

not today my friend! maybe tomorrow?

[@blagerthorpnonersense1894]

Every time we have increased aid to Ukraine Putin has said “We’re ready to use nukes!” Dozens of times now. He is the boy who cried wolf. It’s a pure bluff. Nobody who lived through the Cold War for any length of time believes him.

[@mnjrupp]

Eventually, “Wars and rumors of wars”

[@anthonyjohnson1519]

Puta wants to spend his hoarded gold. Destroying the earth is not his plan....

[@chrystya]

Calm down. Everything will be fine.

[@RomeoFrancis-g8y]

Stop lying. No nord. Korea militairy in the front line,they are in Siberië for training

[@ЧитаДрита-ш9ю]

They would never do real journalism. Propaganda is their bread and butter.

[@eternalskeptic]

War. War never changes...

[@simongilbert2704]

there is never total destruction ;; don't panic , thats what russia wants is fear and panic ,, pure evil ;;;

[@stephenrickstrew7237]

Only every 5 minutes..

[@Tinylittledansonman]

@@stephenrickstrew7237 Lol right? Imagine telling anyone born before 1880 that one day robotic drones will destroy hundreds of men in the span of minutes. Theyd toss you in the looney bin.

[@Tacitus_kilgore_1903]

Hey there smooth skin...

[@christophernewhouse5832]

It does with unmanned aerial systems like combat drones robots instead of humans some aspects never change though like the mentality & destruction sadly the past always repeats itself through others

[@Praetor_Fenix420]

You know things are bad when Russia needs North Korea's help.

[@williamshaw5388]

They don’t. You’ve been lied to, again. And you bought it again.

[@anantgaming5369]

​@@williamshaw5388they are spoon fed bro everything west media says it's all truth according to them

[@anthonywilson4181]

​@@williamshaw5388tell us more Mr. Armchair expert 🤡

[@rogerthat4545]

​@@williamshaw5388😆 have you looked at a calendar lately??? We're over a thousand days into this 3-day war, and Russia is literally using tanks out of museums

[@rogerthat4545]

​@@anantgaming5369😆 more copium

[@darrolgeneaday-o3b]

Supplying Ukraine with weapons of war is irresponsible.

[@fandomcheergurl1006]

Stay out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Americans voted for peace not war.

[@jessie9539]

!!! Yes

[@YooperICE]

Lmao, obviously you’re joking.

[@rickcoomer8809]

What an idiotic statement. Apparently, most Americans are clueless to the national security threat Russia poses.

[@jools2323]

Putin wants to wipe the US off the map, and you want to make him stronger? That's MAGA logic for you...

[@Hostessmoses]

We aren't in the war?! Are our troops on the ground?

[@fandomcheergurl1006]

Your headline should be: What we know after Ukraine launched US [Biden] provided missiles into Russia

[@TNT_FPV]

You think Russia going to let missiles that can reach into its territory just sit outside its borders ?

[@Wushibuxiaobaibu]

They can't do anything about it and you Russians know that! You're just trying to fooled uninformed Maga voters haha

[@ryang.5094]

Nope

[@Jleed989]

They expected us to when they put nukes in Cuba

[@TNT_FPV]

@@Jleed989 yeah and we didnt let them continue , Russias going to do what they need to do Biden just hit the hornets nest

[@angelgallegos199]

@@Jleed989it was response to the missiles station in Turkey. After this war is over, I won’t be surprised if Russia decides to put a military base in Cuba or Venezuela

[@TenFalconsMusic]

. *This is not our conflict.* *These funds are better spent here, on Americans who desperately need it.*

[@DonFonzarelli-uq9yx]

Our country only cares about our money so they can pay for others.

[@jorgebklyn1]

CBS is not a objective news outlet. I have problem believing any fake news from them .

[@reluctantheist5224]

They are. While America gives weapons, generally older types, it replaces them with newer ones. These newer ones are.. Made in America.. Giving employment to thousands, taxes to the federal government and better systems to save American soldiers on the battlefield. Go America!!

[@10073lad]

I agree, but sadly, the U.S. has made it their conflict

[@Wushibuxiaobaibu]

Youre not American and it is America conflict Russian

[@house7410]

hasn't the last 2 years been a significant attack on ukraine?

[@fandomcheergurl1006]

No one cares. We want peace not war.

[@trunorth9243]

Not compared to what they can do

[@markjohnson4053]

This article is really a piece of propaganda garbage.

[@robertnewhart3547]

"Long-range" (Medium-range) - The sensationalists

[@gregstarnes8946]

Let’s pray for world peace!

[@cruz6792]

Idk if I should be working still or spend the last of our times with my kids..

[@mpalmer7800]

We should be stocking food non perishable items and especially water .

[@cruz6792]

@mpalmer7800 true just in case we survive the nuke 😂

[@Susiecat24]

Spend time with your children. Either way you can’t go wrong by spending time with your children.

[@wmvano]

I have been hearing doomsday talk since the 70s. don't believe the hype.

[@chickboi3]

Maybe cry all day long, lol

[@dimples5933]

I want to know what the hell Biden is getting out of this ??? He’s gonna level all of us

[@Roc-Righteous]

God is still in control my friend.

[@tjk3430]

Tens of thousands of Russian soldiers unalived and you pipe up now? Putin is trying to intimidate us, don't fall for it.

[@junicohen7918]

That's his plan You just be happy him and pelosi are making all that money

[@DesperateHorse3000]

Russia has been the mortal enemy of America for decades, Biden knows that if Russian steams rolls Ukraine, who’s next? And we may have a Hitler in our hands, which includes American blood, connect the dots of history

[@Peace-i7w]

That's why he was smiling when he invited Trump into the white house. he knew he was gonna cause a large mess for him.

[@elihu217qd5150]

USA stop meddling in other countries affairs

[@tjk3430]

Ukraine is defending itself.

[@Hostessmoses]

NATO and US sending weapons. Just like Russia sends Middle East and sent Vietnam weapons

[@d.measor2159]

It turned into a War we have to become involved in when North Korea got involved.

[@adriang9574]

Shouldnt need our help doing it ​@tjk3430

[@bobort2085]

Cry about it.

[@kh8609]

In his last days as president he caused more chaos 🎉🎉 wtf

[@TheeccenteictherapistBellaneph]

Biden has caused more chaos? He finally stepped up. Trump is the chaos king 😂

[@ryang.5094]

Wow, you guys are still at it after getting crushed in the elections. Amazing..

[@Jleed989]

@@TheeccenteictherapistBellanephfinally stepped up? Took 3 years to make a decision

[@Jleed989]

Wait until he starts pardoning criminals before leaving

[@TheeccenteictherapistBellaneph]

@@Jleed989 what do you think trump is going to do?

[@brian4872]

Stop calling it long range missles! They are NOT!

[@ThomasSt40]

The Block II missles, compared to Block I, are considered "long range."

[@El_Tucanaso]

What are they?

[@volkerengels5298]

You always go straight to the essentials...?

[@mussy7065]

@@El_Tucanasomid range missiles 😂

[@rjmidnite]

300 miles is long range!

[@adambeaulieu6868]

Just remember everyone, the United States lost to people in robes and flip-flops riding camels without finding the thermite.

[@schem4686]

Right.. lost... We didn't lose, we just got bored and left

[@jacobfromallstate4963]

"Lost" is an interesting way of describing taking massive amounts of casualties and hiding out in caves until we left the country. How do you win against an ideology? Stay there another 20 years? Is that "winning"?

[@HomeByTheSeas]

Such a stupid comment lmao

[@chriswilson9331]

@@schem4686 The Taliban took over every portion of land that the United States fought and died for. The United States lost.

[@gadgetollie]

The US fought a limited war by doing whatever it took to avoid unnecessary casualties. Do you really think the US could not have leveled the country if they really wanted to?

[@jessie9539]

Majority of American people voted AGAINST THIS WAR! Let us have peace

[@NebulaSnoozeAmbient]

What?

[@lethalpython]

No. They voted on their economic situation, and not much more

[@underabigsky]

@@NebulaSnoozeAmbient I think they mean Trump.

[@blondie1850]

@@lethalpythonno we voted to end wars.

[@oneeyedcat1822]

It's nice to see CBS actually reporting on real news for a change. I hope they'll continue.

[@ryangreen1280]

Ukraine needs to stop now

[@chriswilson9331]

Needs to stop defending their country?

[@24CiViC]

So, if someone sucker punched you and then demanded your property, you’d just hand it over. Wake up. Putin, if allowed, will not stop with the invasion of Ukraine.

[@markhettenbach3141]

@@chriswilson9331yea they are supposed to surrender.. I dont think so.

[@shreypokharel7875]

​@@chriswilson9331lol getting million of tax dollar earned by other country citizen to defend themselves from 2 oceans apart meanwhile poking the lion who is leaving right next to you instead of making amends ? they deserve it...Ukraine was part of Russia anyway...only thing russia wanted was no NATO around their border...what you sow is what u reap...your corrupt media has corrupted you

[@kcain24]

U sound sacred lol

[@mariovvv5639]

Nobody : Biden : if i am going down,the whole world is coming with me🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kentaylorsympatico]

I don't believe Joe even knows he allowed this.

[@autopsy181]

Get this dude out of office now before he destroys us.

[@BRod1994]

Oh and btw, there are no North Korean troops fighting, no evidence at all supporting that no matter how many times you say it, doesn't make it true.

[@matthewholzmueller6292]

They are there. Supporting the missiles and other fancy stuff they are giving to Russia they would not actually be able to battle on the field because of the language barrier

[@badbad-cat]

​@@matthewholzmueller6292 no

[@rlaporte43]

Biden is sharp as a tack eh? That man needs to be impeached and put in a home.

[@unitoolzee]

So many Russian propagandists in the comments here.

[@jessie9539]

How does not wanting to die make someone a propagandist??

[@markmcloughlin3711]

go to the front line big man

[@JamesLucious-v1k]

You are so stupid in your mind....you think you will be spared?

[@NebulaSnoozeAmbient]

​@@jessie9539 That's not what he said. You've attempted to change the question by framing your answer. Nobody wants to die and you know it. Saying Zelensky wants this war is beyond stoopid. Saying Zelensky owns a mansion when every other world leader does too is beyond stoopid. Saying a multi-billion dollar invasion that Russia freely chose is some grand money laundering scheme is hilarious and beyond stoopid. Saying "Russia" has a right to defend itself (after they invaded a sovereign nation) is beyond stoopid. I could go on. 99% of pro-russia comments are such obvious paid propagandists, it's not even funny. And if you're actually afraid of dying at the hands of Russia, then you've swallowed the Kremlin's propaganda hook, line, and sinker. You're doing exactly what they want you to do. Congrats and cheers.

[@junicohen7918]

I don't see you joining the fight.

[@tinavifquain6958]

' ! Ukraine 🇺🇦 ' White Flag " GIVE IT UP " ! ' ! ❤️ ! " Responsibility Matters for ALL Lives " ! USA ! *

[@NkoMbuqe]

BS 101!!!!

[@katyelder.5]

Russia is the aggressor. Ukraine is the defender. Russia isn't "retaliating", it's still attacking.

[@IchDienn]

Pre-emptive strikes--same methods US used against Iraq

[@AaronLDeWolf]

Ukraine is the battlefield. The US is the aggressor.

[@vladsnape6408]

Replace Biden, Blinken and Sullivan now. This is insanity.

[@RLH1510]

What a load of BS... place a land mine and its inert in a few hours.... You can hear the tone of his voice, he doesn't believe. "They are suppose to become inert"

[@badbad-cat]

It's usual propaganda. Because deploying mines is a war crime

[@markjohnson4053]

Ukraine lost this war more than a year ago. It is time now to stop the fighting and sit down and negotiate a peace deal.

[@Jleed989]

You mean surrender

[@jamesjoel6609]

Whats the point of sending so much money to fight Russia, Ukraine can't beat Russia. Just come to an agreement and end it. but at the end the prophecies must be fulfilled.

[@jacobpitman7261]

Bad mistake! Thanks Biden!

[@chrystya]

Russian bot

[@badbad-cat]

​@@chrystya yeah every normal person is a "bot" according to your 🧠

[@Callen222]

This is why Biden got replaced and Kamala lost. Nobody wants this. The decision Biden made is what is causing this escalation.

[@lordrichard64]

@@chrystya you're the real bot here

[@user-oniathann]

I hope Trump stops sending money and weapons forcing Zelensky to settle for peace.

[@gadgetollie]

Congress has to approve all funding. Since the republicans have the majority in the House, they had to approve funding for Ukraine

[@RadicalRed1]

You mean forcing Zelensky to give up parts of their territory to Putin.

[@SBSP02]

If it means ending the war, then so bet it ​@@RadicalRed1

[@joshuban]

your cowardice is disgusting

[@Jleed989]

You want Russia to take over your country?

[@Robert-t1m3p]

Think three times before you poke the mad man😮

[@candlelighting]

True

[@Tom-gf9do]

👍

[@tiborfulop5990]

Russia is NOT a BAD MEN ! it was just provoke by Ukraine from 2014 !!! (Victoria Nuland and with USA goverment fund) supporting by USA

[@badbad-cat]

Nobody poked Biden

[@junicohen7918]

Really the Russians have been very rational

[@giannimotta5823]

Italy, Spain and Greece embassy staff also running...

[@cayminlast]

Thank you. This news with video was posted many hours ago by dozens of sources with more details and information. Catch up.

[@mikestrohlein4187]

Americans have no idea what our leaders are up to.

[@loverofbeers]

Defund NATO.

[@ryangreen1280]

Stop supplying the linsky's war

[@NebulaSnoozeAmbient]

Zelensky's war? He invaded himself? Lol

[@ryanhartnett530]

Russia seems unable to win.

[@420inbelfast]

No one is going to win this

[@elbibwen3019]

🥴😵😵‍💫😵🥴

[@ryanarchibald2907]

Depends, what do you think their goals are? If it was to take the Donbas and Donetsk, very clearly a victory. I'm not aware of any russian goals to take all of Ukraine.

[@Robert-t1m3p]

Actually am surprised how they still hold this all 40 NATO nation's

[@lostonwalkabout]

Only because of US meddling.

[@billpool1217]

"What we know"??? If you "F around" You're going to "Find out"!!!

[@ozarkmountainmomma6028]

All to stop inauguration 2025. 💯🔥

[@HuplesCat]

You know nothing at all about Russia's plans.

[@BRod1994]

All the missiles were shot down, not 2. Nice try CBS.

[@Hostessmoses]

- According to Russia

[@carguy1320]

Come on be real! Biden gave the ok? Biden isn't coherent enough to do anything, so who is actually calling the shots?

[@romanjones4643]

you know nothing

[@carguy1320]

@romanjones4643 enlighten us then Mr. Knowitall! Explain how a president that was removed from the race because of his declining mental health is still making decisions?

[@ProssPrean]

Funny how they’re using the EXCUSES of 1k N. Korean troops inside Russia, but where they’re firing at are nowhere near N Koreans at Kursk. 🤔🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@shadrackkorir9020]

Why are the Americans running after fueling the fire?

[@woodfordism]

When reading the list you didn’t mention the top item biological, chemical, and nuclear protection.

[@preppertrucker5736]

As the doomsday clock ticks closer to midnight 🕛 💀

[@SVJoe]

War monger propaganda

[@nps7742]

Its fun until putin press the button, what would American or any European do if that happens. ...? Answer nothing

[@hooligan2005]

Is it possible that another country is attempting to clear out Ukraine so they can inhabit it? Is there another group that has a long history of being displaced and being forced to find new homelands?

[@rodneyagesa1851]

Just after one day the US has run out of Atacms and the best it has to offer is landmines.What a joke.

[@JasonKale]

We have always been at war with East Asia.....

[@derrykgriffin7485]

Olly williams: "It's gonna rain"

[@soulcut5736]

We should give them the democrats for extra man power.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Oh, like the last almost three years haven't been significant enough.

[@Ashley-wm7ix]

Those North Korean soldiers on parade march like they want to take a dump 💩with each step!

[@m_prestonian5923]

Too senile to run for a second term, but approves ballistic missiles. Incredible.

[@Jleed989]

They aren’t “ballistic “

[@SamMurray-h9w]

everyone freaking over barely effective glorified long range artillery

[@Sbxallday]

Thanks Joe 👍

[@richardcrainium9343]

This is when the Ukraine loses this...

[@nickl98]

Fools we're all a pack of a fools

[@CharlieBell-e1n]

I don’t blame Russia man

[@Jleed989]

They started it

[@CharlieBell-e1n]

@ what are you talking about? Dude nato started this by enchroaching on Russian territory imagine if Russia wanted to put military bases on the Canadian border? What do you think the response would be from America?

[@pen761]

Putin never thought that this was going choke him .😂

[@markhoerner2354]

Ha ha. Appeasement bots at work……

[@chickboi3]

Says you from your basement lol

[@Santanner2011]

January can't come fast enough

[@jeremygalloway1348]

Attack em's? I don't think they're called attackums

[@franklamagna3889]

Escalation is when civilians are targeted. That's been happening now for 3 years. What do you mean escakation?

[@joedavidson6556]

LOL. A significant attack by Russia… 😂😂. Come on now. They aren’t capable of anything significant

[@domfel2123]

Russia has missiles of any size, shape, speed to satisfy everyone on the planet, even xwoman!

[@NCrdwlf]

Ukraine gets leveled and the US military indistrial complex rebuilds it . See how this works . This is how it works .

[@Lostinthesand]

Expect Self Rescue. No one is coming............

[@woodlandhamilton4348]

Unbelievable. Another Cold War 🇷🇺🇺🇸

[@chriswilson9331]

How is it unbelievable?

[@HeavyWeightHank]

I'm rooting for Russia. I'm tired of my tax dollars going to another country to fight a war that has nothing to do with us

[@hooligan2005]

I am just glad that we have an Adult still in charge. I can't imagine the nightmare that Trump will bring now that he is back on Twitter and has Truth Social.

[@docwillis1443]

Thanks Biden.

[@Seyiwale6127]

Ukraine will soon come back and cry .

[@curtbrockhaus6131]

2014, U.S. should not have allowed Japanese vehicles to close the North Crimean Canal. Rev 19:19

[@davidgallardo3857]

Weapons "promised" to Ukraine? I didnt promise them anything. I dont know anyone who did. Do you know anyone outside of Washington who did?

[@nonyabinnis9111]

Better than funding Israel

[@will7its]

Let me guess....Its all Trumps fault.🙆

[@denniscarsner]

They need peace talks now !!!!

[@blagerthorpnonersense1894]

Putin refuses. He has no reason to talk.

[@robertnewhart3547]

*long-range munitions

[@charlesdumas768]

How about other countries!!

[@mountainstream8351]

clickbait. lying title. What do you expect from see b.s..

[@rey1953]

ATACMS is a short range ballistic missile.