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Author: Reuters

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the backlash to his country's security negotiations with China was "very insulting", in his first comments on a proposed security treaty.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/03/solomon-islands-prime-minister-manasseh-sogavare-hits-back-at-concern-about-china-deal-claims-no-plans-for-chinese-military-base.html
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Author: Zane Small & Jenna Lynch

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". 

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/03/ukraine-war-new-zealand-to-dispatch-defence-force-analysts-to-europe-gather-intelligence-during-time-zone-difference.html
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Author: Reuters

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.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/03/ukraine-invasion-senior-us-official-says-vladimir-putin-not-ready-to-compromise-to-end-war.html
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Author: Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern & Hon Peeni Henare

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.

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Article: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/nz-provide-more-military-assistance-ukraine
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Author: Reuters

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.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/464106/ukraine-says-russia-wants-to-split-nation-calls-for-more-arms
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Author: Associated Press

Myanmar's leader vowed Sunday to intensify action against homegrown militia groups fighting the military-run government, saying the armed forces would “annihilate” them.

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Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/03/27/myanmar-leader-vows-to-annihilate-opponents-of-army-rule/
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Author: Wilson Longhurst

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.

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Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/03/27/riot-police-guard-solomon-islands-parliament-after-china-security-deal/
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Category: Politics
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Author: RNZ

PM Jacinda Ardern has confirmed NZDF personnel will travel to Europe to support intelligence work following the invasion of Ukraine.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/464139/pm-ardern-at-post-cabinet-briefing-nzdf-personnel-will-travel-to-europe-following-invasion-of-ukraine
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  1. Government unsure on keeping NZ presence in Solomons if China troops arrive
  2. War in Ukraine having immediate impact on NZ businesses, with ongoing fall out expected
  3. Winston Peters says NZ must 'try much harder' in Pacific
  4. Shock China security deal shows Pacific powers need to face facts

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