Russia has invaded Ukraine, health secretary Sajid Javid declared this morning, after Russian troops, tanks and trucks were seen rolling into breakaway regions in the country s east overnight.
The Russian President on Monday night signed a decree recognising two parts of Ukraine controlled by pro-Russian fighters as sovereign nations and orders his forces to enter to keep the peace .
Biden announced Tuesday sanctions on Russia after Putin moved forces toward a full-scale invasion of Ukraine following recognition of eastern regions of the country are now independent states.
World leaders hit back against Vladimir Putin for sending Russian troops into Ukraine s breakaway eastern regions after he recognised them as independent with tough sanctions.