Live: EU to sanction organisers of 'illegal' Russia referendums in Ukraine

The EU said Tuesday it will slap sanctions on organisers of "illegal" votes in four occupied regions of Ukraine that Russia is conducting as "referendums" with the aim of annexation. Russian Vladimir Putin is likely to announce the annexation of the regions within days, according to British intelligence. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

Live: EU to sanction organisers of 'illegal' Russia referendums in Ukraine
The EU said Tuesday it will slap sanctions on organisers of "illegal" votes in four occupied regions of Ukraine that Russia is conducting as "referendums" with the aim of annexation. Russian Vladimir Putin is likely to announce the annexation of the regions within days, according to British intelligence. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).