Ukrainians in the country's second biggest city Kharkiv have endured "heavy fighting" with Russian forces overnight after troops entered and blew up a gas pipeline there.

The Ukraine conflict could last "a number of years" and the UK needs to be "prepared for a very long haul" in facing down Russian aggression, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has told Sky News.

Western allies have agreed to remove selected Russian banks from the SWIFT global financial messaging system.

Any rumour of a Russian advance, and hurriedly formed roadblocks suddenly appear on the streets of Kyiv. 

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has announced that he has handed stewardship of the club to trustees of its charitable foundation.

A diplomatic reception which was due to be hosted by the Queen next week at Windsor Castle has been postponed.

Within the confines of a local community centre, we watched thousands of people from Dnipro rally to the cause. They had come in their hundreds to defend their city, and everyone had a contribution to make. 

As you approach the Medyka crossing, where Poland meets Ukraine, you see the clues - signs that the world has changed.

Russian State Ballet company performances have been cancelled at several theatres in the UK following the invasion of Ukraine.

A Russian cargo ship has been seized in the English Channel by French sea police early on Saturday morning, officials have said.