NZ renews deployment of Defence Force staff to support Ukraine

<p>New Zealand has renewed the deployment of Defence Force personnel in Europe to support Ukraine, as its war against Russia drags on. </p> <p>Up to 70 NZDF personnel will be deployed in Europe – the majority to train Ukrainian forces in Poland as part of a multinational initiative led by Norway. </p> <p>The Defence Force will also continue providing intelligence, liaison and logistics support in Europe.</p> <p>Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith said the NZDF's support would prioritise training in specialist areas such as electronic warfare and drone operations. </p> <p>Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the Government was "fully committed to supporting the people of Ukraine". </p> <p>“The defence of Ukraine has significant implications not only for the security of Europe, but also for the Indo-Pacific,” he said.