Russia has waged war against Ukraine for four months, and last week continued to make slow progress in seizing territory from Ukraine, claiming the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk​ at the weekend and firing missiles on other cities. The Government’s latest round of support for Ukraine was announced as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern travelled to Europe to attend a meeting of the Nato defence alliance, in Madrid, Spain. The six Defence Force intelligence analysts sent to the United Kingdom to assist with war intelligence will now remain in the country until November 30. ROBERT KITCHIN/Stuff Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson held the post-Cabinet media conference as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is travelling to Europe. “This commitment demonstrates New Zealand's complete support for the people of Ukraine, [and] our allegiance to those nations who are also acting against Putin's illegal war.”

Source: Stuff June 27, 2022 08:21 UTC