‘On the brink’: Oil prices rise as Russia sends troops into Ukraine

Emergency UN Security Council meeting called as Russia sends troops into eastern Ukraine on 'peacekeeping' duties, a move set to bring sanctions from the West

Tension: Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the nation, recognising the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, raising tensions with West — Tension: Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the nation, recognising the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, raising tensions with WestPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Josh Lewis

Perth

Russia Vladimir Putin USA Donetsk Luhansk

Published 22 February 2022, 04:19Updated 22 February 2022, 08:07