Punitive measures expected to come in place on same day as US, Britain

Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes vow in event of full-scale invasion on Ukraine

‘Numerous’ fighter jets supplied to military, says special rapporteur

Telecom provider restores internet connection 5 weeks after massive volcanic eruption caused extreme damage

This comes after Russian President orders troops into its neighbour’s 2 separatist regions

Credit Suisse scandal renews pressure on nation’s financial sector

United States ambassador scoffs at assertion that Kremlin troops are ‘peacekeepers’

After that point, it will only be permitted in certain circumstances, such as rape

This comes as Russia orders troops to be deployed as peacekeepers

Directive comes hours after President Vladimir Putin orders Russian troops into two rebel-backed regions

This follows his recognition of the independence of Donetsk and Lugansk in Ukraine

Lingering threats require measures to remain in force for now, he says

Official accuses Russian president of breaking promises made to French counterpart