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.
Read more: Ukraine says Russia wants to split nation, calls for more arms
Myanmar's leader vowed Sunday to intensify action against homegrown militia groups fighting the military-run government, saying the armed forces would “annihilate” them.
Read more: Myanmar leader vows to 'annihilate' opponents of army rule
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.
Read more: Riot police guard Solomon Islands parliament after China security deal
PM Jacinda Ardern has confirmed NZDF personnel will travel to Europe to support intelligence work following the invasion of Ukraine.
The government is yet to decide if it will withdraw the Defence Force from the Solomons if troops or police from China are stationed there, the prime minister says.
Read more: Government unsure on keeping NZ presence in Solomons if China troops arrive
Economic fallout from the war in Ukraine is already being felt in New Zealand, with soaring fuel and food prices, a rising New Zealand dollar and widespread supply chain disruption, with worse expected in the coming months.
Chris Edwards, who is managing director of international air and sea freight logistics business Go Logistics, says supply chain disruption is even worse than when Covid-19 first hit.
Read more: War in Ukraine having immediate impact on NZ businesses, with ongoing fall out expected
The New Zealand First leader's comments follow revelations Solomon Islands is negotiating a security deal with China. Under the terms of a leaked draft agreement, Beijing could be allowed to base warships less than 2000km off Australia's east coast.
Read more: Winston Peters says NZ must 'try much harder' in Pacific
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.
Read more: Shock China security deal shows Pacific powers need to face facts
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