Russia – Ukraine news LIVE: Vladimir Putin’s invasion ‘has already begun’ with Europe now on brink of war; latest maps

SAJID Javid has said the “invasion of Ukraine has begun” and Britain will now impose further sanctions on Russia. This comes following the Russian president Vladimir Putin’s decision to order troops over the Russian border in a dramatic escalation of tensions. The Health Secretary told Sky News the West was “waking up to a very dark day in Europe”, adding “It’s clear from what we have already seen and found out today that the Russians, president Putin, has decided to attack the sovereignty of Ukraine and its territorial integrity.” Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last night, as he chaired a meeting of the government’s emergency COBRA committee at 6.30am this morning. The PM is due to make a statement to parliament later on today. Read our Russia Ukraine live blog for the latest news…