Vladimir Putin
Some media outlets have been called out for describing the events of the last 24 hours inaccurately.
The prime minister said Russia had broken international law and would now face serious economic sanctions.
After recognising breakaway regions, Putin orders Russian troops to Ukraine to "maintain the peace”. The US and European allies promise sanctions.
UK to unveil fresh sanctions as Russia declares Donetsk and Luhansk independent entities.
"The intelligence we have suggests that they still intend to launch an invasion and we stand ready to act as needed,” Boris Johnson's spokesman said.
It comes after Truss' Russian counterpart said their talks were like a conversation "between a deaf and dumb person".
HuffPost UK looks at just how Britain would be impacted as Putin leads his troops into Ukraine in an unprovoked attack.
The Russian president's idea of a table for two has got Twitter talking.
Russia could invade their neighbour "almost immediately" – potentially leading to conflict all over the world.
Downing Street says the prime minister will 'work tirelessly' with international partners to avoid war.