DNR Parliament.

British Media, Sky News on Twitter:
— "The UK is to hit Russia with a "first barrage" of economic sanctions as Boris Johnson warned Vladimir Putin is fixed on a "full-scale invasion of Ukraine".

Ukrainian airspace almost empty.

Donetsk-Gorlovka highway, again hit by fightings.

BREAKING: Romanian MP - Transnistrian leaders are in Moscow, asking for the recognition of Transnistria independence.

Source: https://www.g4media.ro/ana-catauta-deputat-psd-liderii-separatisti-de-la-tiraspol-sunt-azi-la-moscova-si-incerarca-sa-includa-transnistria-pe-lista-regiunilor-separatiste.html

The European Union is discussing the possibility of applying restrictive measures against about 350 Russians in response to Russia's recognition of the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, Bloomberg reports citing EU officials.

According to the interlocutors of the agency, "among the persons against whom the EU sanctions are likely to be imposed are deputies of the State Duma."

Putin at a meeting with Azerbaijani President Aliyev: today we will sign a declaration on allied cooperation, this is a new stage in the development of relations.

Putin: Russia supports the sovereignty of other former Soviet Republics, Ukraine is an exception. Maidan did not bring Ukraine any closer to democracy and progress.

Having accomplished a coup d'état, the nationalists and those political forces that supported them eventually led Ukraine into an impasse, pushed the country into the abyss of civil war.

More videos from Lugansk TPP.

Source: Telegram Donbass channel

Prime minister Boris Johnson will address the House of Commons at 12.30 today, after Vladimir Putin sent Russian troops into eastern Ukraine.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/russia-ukraine-crisis-latest-updates-vladimir-putin-invades-un-boris-johnson-sanctions-b983808.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1645532251-1

Russia 'has moved 10,000 troops into contested areas in 12 hours', Ukraine military sources claim after Sajid Javid declared 'the invasion has begun' - as Kremlin warns it recognises some Ukrainian-held areas as 'independent regions'.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10537897/Ukraine-crisis-Invasion-begun-Sajid-Javid-declares.html

UNCONFIRMED
Russia says recognition of independence for areas in east Ukraine extends to territory now held by Ukrainian forces.

Quite a few different NATO birds up over Poland. RC-135 checking out Belarus border, a couple H60 Black Hawks, c130 transport, KC-135 Tanker and a E-3 Sentry. Probably more without active transponder.

Ustinov, the Russian cruiser who challenges the US aircraft carrier Truman off the Italian coast

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ilmessaggero.it/AMP/mondo/ustinov_incrociatore_russo_nave_calabria_truman_cosa_e_cosa_succede-6518573.html

For the first time since 2018, Ukrainian Army used MLRS:

15:10 - N.P. Vodyane - Donetsk (Kiev region): 5 rockets were fired from the BM-21 "Grad", 12 shells of 122 mm caliber.

Source: Telegram Donbass channel

President of European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen on Twitter:
"Russia's aggression against Ukraine is illegal and unacceptable. The Union remains united in its support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

A first package of sanctions will be formally tabled today."

The entire Lugansk province is the territory of the Lugansk republic. Ukraine must voluntarily withdraw its troops, otherwise measures will be taken.

Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of the Lugansk Republic

Source: Telegram Donbass channel

British Media, Sky News on Twitter:

— "The UK is sanctioning five Russian banks and three wealthy individuals, freezing their UK assets and banning travel to Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said."

At this very moment, the northern outskirts of Donetsk are under massive mortar fire from the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Source: Telegram Donbass channel