Today's warning from NATO Military Chief Philip Breedlove, that Russian troops could travel to Ukraine in a 12-hour period preceding an order, has international forces prepared to defend the territory.

In a statement issued by the White House yesterday, it was revealed that President Barack Obama and other global premiers will abolish Russia's role in the G8.

Today, Interim Ukrainian President Oleksandr Turchynov declared a withdrawal of armed forces from Crimea.