LIVE | US minister: Russia is ready for invasion, Ukraine thanks the Netherlands for military support

Tensions over Ukraine continue to rise. While the country wants an emergency meeting of the United Nations, Russian soldiers are already close. On Thursday, EU leaders will meet in an emergency summit to discuss the situation. Earlier today, the EU announced a series of measures against high-ranking politicians and military personnel. Follow all developments surrounding the tensions in Ukraine in this live blog.

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