The Government is dispatching nine Defence Force analysts to Europe to assist with the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The New Zealand Defence Force will also help European partners by gathering intelligence about the war during their night time hours, "taking advantage of the time zone difference".
Ukraine and Russia were preparing on Monday (local time) for the first face-to-face peace talks in more than two weeks, but a senior US official said Russian President Vladimir Putin did not appear ready to make compromises to end the war.
Read more: Senior US official says Vladimir Putin not ready to compromise to end war
New Zealand is providing further military support to Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s unprovoked and illegal invasion, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today.
Read more: NZ to provide more military assistance to Ukraine
Russia wants to split Ukraine into two, as happened with North and South Korea, Ukraine's military intelligence chief said, vowing "total" guerrilla warfare to prevent a carve-up of the country.
Read more: Ukraine says Russia wants to split nation, calls for more arms
Myanmar's leader vowed Sunday to intensify action against homegrown militia groups fighting the military-run government, saying the armed forces would “annihilate” them.
Read more: Myanmar leader vows to 'annihilate' opponents of army rule
Police in the Solomon Islands say they’ll be taking a “zero-tolerance” policy to any violence as the country’s parliament sits for the first time since last year’s deadly riots.
The November unrest in Honiara was partly seen as a response to China’s growing influence in the country, following the Government’s move in 2019 to sever ties with Taiwan and align with China.
Read more: Riot police guard Solomon Islands parliament after China security deal
PM Jacinda Ardern has confirmed NZDF personnel will travel to Europe to support intelligence work following the invasion of Ukraine.
The government is yet to decide if it will withdraw the Defence Force from the Solomons if troops or police from China are stationed there, the prime minister says.
Read more: Government unsure on keeping NZ presence in Solomons if China troops arrive
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