Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian troops into Ukrainian territory surrounding the countries’ border on a so-called ‘peacekeeping’ mission, while also recognising the independence of separatists in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions.

<p><strong>Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian troops into Ukrainian territory surrounding the countries&rsquo; border on a so-called &lsquo;peacekeeping&rsquo; mission, while also recognising the independence of separatists in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions.</strong></p>