Russia orders troops into eastern Ukraine
Moscow's move to recognise two separatist regions and send in soldiers has drawn wide condemnation.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine, after recognising them as independent states.
Footage released overnight appeared to show Russian military vehicles heading towards the Ukrainian border.
Russia said the troops would be "peacekeeping" in the breakaway regions, which it has backed since 2014.But the US said calling them peacekeepers was "nonsense".
It accused Russia of creating a pretext for war.
Ukraine's president said his country was "not afraid of anything or anyone".
In a late-night televised address to the nation, President Volodymyr Zelensky called for "clear and effective actions of support" from Ukraine's international allies.
"It is very important to see now who our real friend and partner is, and who will continue to scare the Russian Federation with words only," he added.
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