Russian invasion of Ukraine would be 'very difficult for the world to deal with', warns Taoiseach

Micheal Martin also said that Russia's plan to carry out military exercises in international waters off our coast, is "not welcome and is not helpful". File Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A Russian invasion of Ukraine would be "very difficult for the world as a whole to deal with" the Taoiseach has warned.

Speaking in the Dáil, Micheál Martin said the Government wanted to see a "diplomatic resolution" to the current crisis.