West imposes sanctions on Russia in conflict with Ukraine
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The West has imposed sanctions on Russia after President Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine and ordered troops into the two rebel-held regions. In response, the British Prime Minister has imposed sanctions and Germany has suspended the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. We take you through the key developments, with the latest from Kyiv and Moscow; reactions from the West; and we ask - how far will Russia go? (Photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine, after recognising them as independent states. Credit: GETTY IMAGES.)