Morning from London. Above is a round-up of what has happened over the past 12 hours in the Ukraine conflict.
Here are some other weekend reading suggestions:
Have you been wondering what motivates Vladimir Putin? Our Moscow bureau chief Max Seddon has profiled Russia’s leader here.
‘If Russia gains sway over Ukraine, it will carve out a new sphere of influence in Europe. Western liberal democracy will be pitted against not communist but nationalist authoritarianism.’ Read our editorial board’s view on the conflict: a tragedy for Ukraine and all of Europe.
How will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hit the global economy? Soaring energy prices alone could tip the world into a second recession in three years. (free to read)
Bookmark our live blog for further updates on Ukraine.
