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
Anti-government protesters in Kiev, Ukraine have threatened to set fire to their newly-constructed barricade if police charge them.
The barricade, which is on the frontline of the violence in the capital, is made out of tyres and wooden pallets and would create a huge blaze if torched, reports Europe Editor James Mates from Kiev.
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.