Moldova summoned Russia's ambassador in protest after a Russian general said Moscow wants to capture southern Ukraine to gain access to a breakaway Moldovan region.
Russian forces have now shifted their focus to the offensive in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine.
Heavy shelling and fighting has continued in the east as Russia's army attempts to establish control over the region.
See a summary of latest updates from Ukraine in our blog below and watch our TV coverage in the video player above.