John Kerry, the US Secretary of State, condemned Russia for what he called an "incredible act of aggression" and threatened "very serious repercussions", including Russia’s possible expulsion from the G8.

"You don’t just, in the 21st century, behave in 19th century fashion by invading another country on a completely trumped-up pretext," he said.

....it would be funny if it wasn't so embarrassing.

OK. I'm done now.