CBS Evening News Season 77 Episode 198 Aug 14, 2025

President Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, as Mr. Trump seeks to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson reports, Holly Williams has more on the human cost of the Ukraine war, and Margaret Brennan joins with more analysis. A new poll found that nearly 70% of Ukrainians support a negotiated peace agreement -- up from just over 20% at the start of the war. But Ukraine's government says that ceding territory to Russia would be unconstitutional, and many Ukrainians say it's not a price they're willing to pay, even if it ends the war. Holly Williams reports. A new poll found that nearly 70% of Ukrainians support a negotiated peace agreement -- up from just over 20% at the start of the war. But Ukraine's government says that ceding territory to Russia would be unconstitutional, and many Ukrainians say it's not a price they're willing to pay, even if it ends the war. Holly Williams reports. The 35th annual State of the Climate report was released Thursday. David Schechter has details. After decades of steel mill closures and population loss, the city of Youngstown, Ohio, is drawing new investment and fostering small businesses. Dave Malkoff reports. Alaska was purchased from Russia during the Andrew Johnson administration in 1867. War had left the Russians hungry for cash, and they sold Alaska for the equivalent today of 45 cents an acre. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.