New Zealand will continue to train Ukrainian soldiers and provide military support in Ukraine until December 2026.
New Zealand will continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine until December 2026. It was announced by prime minister Christopher Laxon, who confirmed additional residence of up to 100 military personnel to train the Ukrainian army in the UK and throughout Europe. This was reported by the country’s government press service on Tuesday, April 22.
“New Zealand is unshakable in its support from Ukraine against Russia’s illegal and treacherous invasion. That’s why we continue to put up to 100 military personnel by New Zealand’s defense forces, teaching Ukrainian soldiers in the UK and Europe, and will also provide intelligence data, meaning support and support for logistics until December 2026,” said support and support for logistics until December 2026 ” Lakkson.
According to him, the total amount of assistance in Ukraine from New Zealand reached New Zealand’s 152 million dollars, given both financial and material support.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters noted: “We understand that the dynamics of the situation in Ukraine remains the same. At the same time, New Zealand accepts efforts aimed at achieving a fair and long -world world, and carefully monitors the talks of potential stops.
Defense Minister Judith Collins also emphasized the importance of military contribution: “For the past three years, NZDF personnel have been in Europe, working with partners to support Ukraine. This is a remarkable and highly valued use of our skills to people. This is what they are preparing and what they are looking at. Ukrainian, and in fact I am proud of the new contribution to the new one of the people “.
Since the beginning of the full -Scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, New Zealand gave:
- $ 102.3 million – for military training, equipment and materials;
- $ 31.9 million – for human help in Ukraine and neighboring countries;
- $ 5.2 million – to support international legal processes and human rights monitoring.
In 2024, the government announced two aid packages for $ 41.9 million, including expanding military existence, equipment supply, aids and penalties against the Russian Federation.
Since July 2024, NZDF support has been adapted to new needs – European expert training has continued: providing first aid in battle, engineering training, leadership and preparation for the disposal of explosive devices in the sea.
Earlier it was learned that in 2025, Ukrainian educators in the basic general military training will be trained in Lithuania.
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