The Russian president praises the military as the US warns an invasion of Ukraine is beginning.

The foreign secretary defends the UK's initial measures against Russia, describing them as "severe".

Uefa is almost certain to switch the this season's Champions League final away from St Petersburg amid the Ukraine-Russia crisis.

Police said they overpowered an armed man who took at least one hostage by hitting him with a car.

Christopher Hughes, 33, is accused of the murder of Dutch crime writer Martin Kok near Amsterdam in 2016.

As Vladimir Putin orders troops into eastern Ukraine, here's a look at how things got to this point.

What you should know about Russia's plans to deploy soldiers to two breakaway regions.

In an hour-long televised speech, the Russian leader made accusations, grievances and challenges.

BBC News looks into several claims the Russian president made about Ukraine.

President Putin has made changes to protect the Russian economy since it first was hit by sanctions in 2014.

The US, UK and others have imposed sanctions on Russia and more could follow.

Western governments think Russian troops could go much further than east Ukraine.

US officials have warned of "false flag" incidents - what's the evidence?

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford travels with Ukraine's leader amid his efforts to prevent a Russian invasion.

Volodymyr Zelensky came to power vowing to end a war in eastern Ukraine that has only intensified.

Russian president presses Sergei Naryshkin during a meeting with top security officials.

Biden announced sanctions on Russia after Moscow's order to deploy troops to eastern Ukraine.

Watch the moment when a group including the interior minister take cover in eastern Ukraine.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the shock of Russia invading Ukraine will echo around the world.

Vice-President Kamala Harris warns Russia of "swift and severe" action if it invades Ukraine.