Ukraine ambassador calls on Ireland to be 'strong' amid Russian threat

Ms Larysa Gerasko's comments come amid mounting concerns domestically and among security experts at the exercise and a lack of detail as to what efforts the Irish Naval Service and Air Corps will, or can, undertake to observe the drills.

The Russian military exercise off the southwest coast of Ireland illustrates the threat Russia "poses to the world", the Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland has warned.

Ms Larysa Gerasko's comments come amid mounting concerns domestically and among security experts at the exercise and a lack of detail as to what efforts the Irish Naval Service and Air Corps will, or can, undertake to observe the drills.