Articles tagged with Russia
NZ-UK Foreign Ministers Strengthen Partnership in London Dialogue
11 hours ago | 36 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper met in London for the second annual NZ-UK Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue, highlighting the importance of their longstanding partnership. They discussed enhancing cooperation in bilateral security, economics, and addressing global challenges, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Peters emphasized the shared values and commitment to upholding the international rules-based order, inviting Cooper to the next dialogue in New Zealand in 2026, as part of his broader European trip to countries like Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.
Tags: Winston Peters Yvette Cooper New Zealand UK Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue Russia Ukraine PacificNew Zealand Tightens Grip on Russian Crude Oil and Enforces Sanctions
1 month ago | 243 viewsNew Zealand has joined Canada, the EU, and the UK in lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil to USD $47.60 per barrel to cut off funding for Putin's war in Ukraine. Additionally, New Zealand has sanctioned Russian actors involved in cyber-attacks, including military intelligence Unit 29155, for using malware against Ukrainian government networks. These sanctions mark New Zealand's 32nd round, targeting individuals, entities, vessels, and shadow fleet vessels involved in chemical weapons, disinformation, and illicit activities in North Korea and Iran.
Tags: Winston Peters New Zealand Russia Ukraine sanctions Putin oil chemical weapons disinformationNew Zealand and UK Strengthen Defence Cooperation Amid Global Threats
1 month ago | 258 viewsNew Zealand and the United Kingdom have updated their defence cooperation statement to address current global challenges, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific. The two countries aim to increase interoperability and support collective security to uphold the international rules-based order. They have agreed to explore new areas of cooperation, including innovation, defense industrial supply chains, and common equipment, to strengthen their partnership in the face of evolving threats.
Tags: New Zealand United Kingdom Defence Minister Judith Collins Russia Ukraine Middle East John Healey Joint StatementDefence Minister Judith Collins Visits Ukraine and Poland, Shows Support Amid Russia's Illegal Invasion
1 month ago | 186 viewsDefence Minister Judith Collins visited Ukraine and expressed New Zealand's unwavering support for the country in the face of Russia's illegal invasion. During her visit, she held talks with Ukrainian officials, visited sites impacted by the conflict, and emphasized New Zealand's commitment to the international rules-based order. Collins also visited Poland to strengthen ties with a key partner in Central and Eastern Europe before heading to the UK for defense and security-focused meetings, highlighting the importance of international partnerships in upholding global security.
Tags: Judith Collins Denys Shmyhal Andrii Sybiha Oleksandr Kozenko Air Marshal Tony Davies Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski NATO Five Eyes RussiaNew Zealand Joins Global Condemnation of Russian Cyber Attacks
3 months ago | 653 viewsNew Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters condemns Russian Government's malicious cyber activities, supporting UK's stance on the matter. The GRU, Russia's military intelligence agency, has been involved in cyber attacks to support its aggressive actions, prompting international sanctions. New Zealand aligns with the UK in imposing sanctions on entities responsible for Russia's illegal actions, including cyberwarfare units like Sandworm and Fancy Bear.
Tags: New Zealand Russian Government Winston Peters UK David Lammy GRU Ukraine Russia Sanctions Act Novichok poisonings Salisbury