The eyes of the world are on Ukraine as Vladimir Putin recognises separatists in the east of Ukraine as independent stat and masses an invasion force on the border.
President Joe Biden has also said he is convinced the Russian President could launch an invasion in the coming days, with Kiev a potential key target. Putin's recognition of the self-declared people's republics of Donetsk and Lugansk, which are home to Russia-backed rebels, torpedoes the peace talks and raises the prospect of Russia deploying troops in the region under the guise of being peacemakers. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said the UK will announce sanctions in response.
Labour Senedd member Mick Antoniw and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price have travelled to the country, in spite of UK Government advice saying it is not safe to travel there. Mr Price has responded to criticism saying that he had a choice, whether to "either comment from afar behind a phone or laptop, or come here to connect & understand on a human, meaningful level".
