New Zealand has vowed to continue its “unwavering” support for Ukraine after its defence minister visited Kyiv.
Peeni Henare took a trip to the Ukrainian capital to reaffirm the Pacific nation’s support for the country’s battle against Russia and to meet his counterpart, Oleksii Reznikov.
“We discussed New Zealand’s recent extension of the infantry training support mission in the UK for Ukrainian troops out to July 2023,” Mr Henare said in a statement.
“Visiting Kyiv sends a strong message that … our support for the Ukrainian defensive effort against Russia’s illegal invasion is unwavering.”
Mr Henare also visited Kyiv’s Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen
for Ukraine to pay respects to victims of the war.
Last week, New Zealand said it would send a further 66 defence personnel to Britain to help train Ukrainian soldiers.
Since Russia’s attack on Ukraine, New Zealand has sanctioned more than 1,200 Russian individuals and entities and provided the country with millions of pounds worth of assistance.
Source: Sky News