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Nato would quickly welcome Finland and Sweden into its ranks with open arms if they decided to apply, the military alliance’s top civilian official said Wednesday (local time), as Russia’s war on Ukraine spurs public support in the two Nordic countries for membership.
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Read more: Nato chief says Finland, Sweden welcome to apply to join
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/europe/300560308/nato-chief-says-finland-sweden-welcome-to-apply-to-join
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A security expert says New Zealand may have too little weaponry to send to Ukraine.
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Read more: We may not have enough weapons to send to Ukraine
- Article: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/early-edition/audio/jim-rolfe-we-may-not-have-enough-weapons-to-send-to-ukraine/
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The Government has imposed further sanctions on Russia with a 35% tariff on all imports into New Zealand.
Major imports from Russia include fertiliser, oil, and vodka, which will all now cost a lot more to get through our border.
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Read more: Government imposes further trade sanctions on Russia
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/04/06/government-imposes-further-trade-sanctions-on-russia/
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Surplus defence equipment from New Zealand donated by the government has arrived in Europe to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia.
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Read more: First shipment of NZ defence equipment arrives to aid Ukraine
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/464762/first-shipment-of-nz-defence-equipment-arrives-to-aid-ukraine
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Australia announced early Wednesday that it will work with the US and UK, through the AUKUS defence pact, to develop hypersonic missiles.
The AUKUS countries will also work together to develop missile defence systems and radars that can take out an enemy’s hypersonic missiles.
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The Foreign Affairs Minister will represent New Zealand virtually at a NATO meeting this week as more horrific images emerge revealing atrocities in Ukraine.
NATO - the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - is a military alliance established after World War II. It cooperates with nine "partners across the globe" on individual events and conflicts but doesn't regularly invite representatives from outside countries to their meetings.
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Read more: Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta to represent New Zealand at NATO meeting
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/04/foreign-affairs-minister-nanaia-mahuta-to-represent-new-zealand-at-nato-meeting.html
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National supports the idea of New Zealand lifting its level of defence spending, possibly to a level of 2 per cent of GDP, the level regarded as something of an international benchmark.
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Read more: National keen on lifting defence spending, party discussing $1.7b costs
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The Defence Minister asked his colleagues to send Javelin anti-tank missiles to help Ukraine but the Cabinet has so far declined.
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Read more: Defence Minister asked to give Ukraine lethal aid – Cabinet said no
- Article: Defence Minister asked to give Ukraine lethal aid – Cabinet said no
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