Russia poses a “real and present danger” to the stability of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, the UK defence secretary has warned.
US and EU leaders have accused Russia of violating the Minsk ceasefire agreement following the “organised withdrawal” of Ukrainian troops from the embattled town of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine.
Fierce fighting erupts in the key town of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine, despite a supposed ceasefire coming into effect last week.
The fighting rages in eastern Ukraine ahead of the agreed 15 February ceasefire deadline, which comes into effect at midnight (22:00 GMT).
An agreement aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Ukraine has been found, following four-way talks between the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France.