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Nato would quickly welcome Finland and Sweden into its ranks with open arms if they decided to apply, the military alliance’s top civilian official said Wednesday (local time), as Russia’s war on Ukraine spurs public support in the two Nordic countries for membership.
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A security expert says New Zealand may have too little weaponry to send to Ukraine.
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The Government has imposed further sanctions on Russia with a 35% tariff on all imports into New Zealand.
Major imports from Russia include fertiliser, oil, and vodka, which will all now cost a lot more to get through our border.
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- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/04/06/government-imposes-further-trade-sanctions-on-russia/
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Surplus defence equipment from New Zealand donated by the government has arrived in Europe to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia.
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Australia announced early Wednesday that it will work with the US and UK, through the AUKUS defence pact, to develop hypersonic missiles.
The AUKUS countries will also work together to develop missile defence systems and radars that can take out an enemy’s hypersonic missiles.
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The Foreign Affairs Minister will represent New Zealand virtually at a NATO meeting this week as more horrific images emerge revealing atrocities in Ukraine.
NATO - the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - is a military alliance established after World War II. It cooperates with nine "partners across the globe" on individual events and conflicts but doesn't regularly invite representatives from outside countries to their meetings.
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National supports the idea of New Zealand lifting its level of defence spending, possibly to a level of 2 per cent of GDP, the level regarded as something of an international benchmark.
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The Defence Minister asked his colleagues to send Javelin anti-tank missiles to help Ukraine but the Cabinet has so far declined.
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