New Zealand to deliver new $16 million aid package to Ukraine
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Svidomi) — The Government of New Zealand has provided a new $16 million aid package to Ukraine marking two years since Russia’s invasion.
The country's military personnel will continue to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces until June 2025. Up to 97 NZDF personnel will continue to train Ukrainian soldiers, and provide intelligence, liaison and logistics support.
The package also includes:
- $6.5 million to the United Kingdom-administered International Fund for Ukraine to procure weapons and ammunition for Ukraine
- $7 million in humanitarian assistance to support Ukrainians affected by the war, including those who have been displaced to neighbouring countries. New Zealand will partner with international humanitarian agencies and New Zealand humanitarian NGOs to deliver this support
- $3 million to the World Bank’s Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund.
"It is critical Ukraine knows the international community stands by it, and that Russia understands that countries such as New Zealand support Ukraine’s self-defence. This package demonstrates our commitment to this," Defence Minister Judith Collins says.
