Foreign ministers from Russia, US, and key European states are holding talks in an attempt to diffuse the tension in Ukraine and bring an end to the military intervention in Crimea.
The situation remains tense in Crimea, although the 3am deadline, by which Russia had reportedly told Ukrainian forces to leave Crimea by or face a military attack, has passed without incident.
Russia has taken de facto control of Crimea, with thousands of troops on the ground securing the region, despite warnings from Europe and the US of the consequences.
Brazil are seeking to bypass the US and install an undersea cable directly to Europe to avoid the prying eyes of the NSA according to reports.
UKIP leader Nigel Farage has accepted a challenge from Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to a public debate on the future relationship between the UK and Europe.