Ukrainian leader calls on citizens to fight Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has called on 'all citizens who were ready to defend the country from Russian forces' to come forward, saying weapons would be given to anyone who wants them.
Latest updates on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
At around 3am this morning, Russian forces began a massive assault into Ukraine - here's a summary of what's been happening.
Russia launches ‘full scale’ invasion of Ukraine
At 6am Moscow time, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation to invade Ukraine; minutes later, missile strikes began at locations across the country including near the capital Kyiv.
Russian invasion of Ukraine begins
Europeans are "waking up to a very dark day" said British minister Sajid Javid as tanks and armoured vehicles were seen overnight near Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.
Britain sets out plan for next ten years of military purchases
The Ministry of Defence has published its plans for the next 10 years of British military equipment spending.
British tanks and troops on the way to Estonia
Additional British forces are heading to Estonia as part of the UK's contribution to strengthening Eastern Europe amid tensions with Russia.
British military reinforcing Eastern Europe amid Russian tensions
Britain is moving an army battlegroup, Apache attack helicopters, fighter jets and warships to Eastern Europe due to tensions with Russia.
British Apache attack helicopters train in Norway
British Army Apache attack helicopters recently conducted cold-weather training in Norway during Exercise Clockwork.
NATO praises ‘leading role’ Britain playing in Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has praised "the leading role" the UK is playing "both diplomatically and militarily" regarding the crisis in Ukraine.
Britain deploying troops Poland as tensions rise with Russia
British soldiers will work to support the Polish military as the build-up of Russian forces on Ukraine’s border continues.
