Ukraine's acting president has warned Russia that troop movements outside its naval base in Crimea would be seen as an "act of aggression". Armed men seized regional government headquarters and parliament and the Russian flag is flying from buildings
Kiev is calm but tense tonight after Ukraine's President bowed to diplomatic pressure to make peace. He's agreed to early elections and a Coalition government. The protesters, who want him out, are biding their time but their leaders have agreed.
Their minds were concentrated by Poland's foreign minister, who'd helped negotiate the deal. Reject the deal, he warned them, and the army would be sent in. "You'll be dead," he said.
ITV News Europe Editor James Mates reports:
Ukraine's interim President has expressed concerns about signs of separatism as opposition in Russian-speaking regions grows.
Hundreds of Ukrainians and journalists flocked to the presidential palace, as reports emerged that President Yanukovich had left the city.
Vitali Klitschko was met with boos from anti-government protesters, as he attempted to convince them a peace deal is best course of action.