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McMaster says Putin "got a lot more than he bargained for" with Ukraine invasion

H.R. McMaster, the former national security adviser and retired lieutenant general, says he thinks Putin "is very vulnerable."

"Sunday Morning" Full Episode 2/27

Guest host: Lee Cowan. We report the latest news on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while Mo Rocca looks at the history of how Russia has oppressed Ukrainians over the years. Plus: Tracy Smith interviews actor Ryan Reynolds; Rita Braver visits a one-woman exhibition for artist Shirley Woodson; Martha Teichner talks with the partners of a Savannah, Ga., restaurant that serves as common ground to discuss race; David Martin sits down with a 24-year veteran of undercover CIA operations; and Kris Van Cleave digs into a sweet Mardi Gras tradition: King cakes.

U.N. General Assembly to hold rare emergency session on Ukraine

It's the first meeting of its kind in 40 years. Also on Monday, the Security Council will meet to discuss humanitarian needs of Ukrainians inside the country and of those fleeing.

U.S. and Western allies impose sweeping sanctions on Russia

The United States, along with many Western allies, has announced a series of sanctions against Vladimir Putin and Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. Most Democratic and Republican lawmakers support steps taken so far, but some say President Biden should go even further Ed O'Keefe reports.

Ukraine resistance looks determined as Russian invasion continues for a fourth day

"In the months leading up to this invasion many ordinary Ukrainians told us they'd lay down their lives to protect their country… and now it appears they were deadly serious." Holly Williams reports from Ukraine.

CBS Weekend News, February 27, 2022

Ukrainians resist as Russian forces push toward major cities; As business booms, brothers donate some proceeds from candle business to Maryland homeless shelters.

As business booms, brothers donate some proceeds from candle business to Maryland homeless shelters

CBS News’ Errol Barnett catches up with Austin, Colin and Ryan Gill, founders of the Frère Branchiaux candle brand. Three years after first meeting them, the operation has moved from a garage to a warehouse, with the products available in outlets like Target and Macy’s.

Meta says Ukrainians targeted by hackers, misinformation on Facebook

Meta on Sunday said it took down a Russian misinformation campaign along with a hacking group targeting accounts in Ukraine.

How secure is America’s electric grid?

Bill Whitaker reports that a coordinated attack on a relatively small number of critical substations could plunge the U.S. into darkness.

2/27/2022: The Grid, Wrongful Detainees, Headlines, Deadlines & Bottom Lines

How secure is America’s electric grid? Americans detained by foreign governments; Financial firms gutting local newsrooms