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Yesterday the alarming news broke that the Solomon Islands is planning to sign a security agreement with the People’s Republic of China, opening the way for a permanent military base and intelligence listening posts. The new agreement has implications for the security of the whole of the Pacific.
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Read more: Shock China security deal shows Pacific powers need to face facts
- Article: https://www.smh.com.au/world/oceania/shock-china-security-deal-shows-pacific-powers-need-to-face-facts-20220325-p5a7zw.html
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New Zealand has spoken out strongly about a possible security deal between China and Solomon Islands.
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said such an arrangement could destabilise the Pacific’s security and would not benefit the region.
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- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/128164676/foreign-minister-nanania-mahuta-says-chinasolomon-islands-security-deal-will-not-benefit-nz-or-pacific-neighbours
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's announcement of military support for Ukraine is highly symbolic.
The support package includes a donation of $5 million to NATO's trust fund - to spend on supplies such as fuel and food for soldiers - as well as 1066 body armour plates, 473 helmets and 571 camouflage vests.
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Read more: How important is New Zealand's new military support for Ukraine?
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/463844/geoffrey-miller-how-important-is-new-zealand-s-new-military-support-for-ukraine
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Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has promised more sanctions on Russia with officials working now to identify Russian interests in New Zealand.
The government has imposed its first tranche of sanctions - targeting Russia's President Vladimir Putin, and 12 other senior figures - but none have assets here.
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Read more: Russia-Ukraine war: Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta vows more sanctions for Russia
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/03/russia-ukraine-war-foreign-minister-nanaia-mahuta-vows-more-sanctions-for-russia.html
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ANALYSIS: Russian businessman Viatcheslav (Slava) Meyn came to Christchurch in 2009 and used his own money to build a football facility for the city at Yaldhurst. He talks, reluctantly, to Martin van Beynen about the situation in Ukraine.
I won't lie. Slava Meyn doesn't see much point in talking to me about the Russian invasion of Ukraine now in its third week.
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Read more: One of Christchurch's richest Russians breaks his silence on the invasion of Ukraine
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/128088759/one-of-christchurchs-richest-russians-breaks-his-silence-on-the-invasion-of-ukraine
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Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson is calling on the global community to "remain unified" after United States officials accused China of helping Russia as it invades Ukraine.
The US warned China during "intense" talks on Monday against helping Vladimir Putin's regime after intelligence purportedly leaked to the Financial Times and CNN alleged that China had signalled willingness to provide aid to Russia.
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Read more: Deputy PM Grant Robertson speaks after US officials accuse China of aiding Russia
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/03/ukraine-invasion-deputy-pm-grant-robertson-speaks-after-us-officials-accuse-china-of-aiding-russia.html
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The Russian embassy in New Zealand is using social media posts to justify Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, reigniting a call for Russia’s ambassador to be expelled.
The embassy of the Russian Federation in New Zealand, headquartered in Wellington, has ramped up the frequency of its posts since Russia launched its attack on Ukraine on February 24.
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Read more: Russian embassy's Ukraine posts spark call for ambassador's expulsion
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The Government will look at ways to help refugees from the war in Ukraine, including helping those with family here reunite, Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi says.
Speaking on Newshub Nation Faafoi said Cabinet will meet next week to discuss how to help New Zealand-based Ukrainain families who want to bring relatives here.
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Read more: Government to help families of NZ-based Ukrainians stranded in war-torn country
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/shows/2022/03/government-to-help-families-of-nz-based-ukrainians-stranded-in-war-torn-country.html
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