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The government is putting $15 million towards a United States and NATO initiative to supply weapons and equipment to Ukraine, the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL).
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins revealed the decision in the early hours New Zealand time, calling the funding a significant contribution to support Ukraine's defence.
"The defence of Ukraine has significant implications not only for the security of Europe, but also for the Indo-Pacific," Peters said.
A written statement said the money would only be used for weapons and equipment that met New Zealand's international obligations and domestic policies.
Collins said New Zealand stood in solidarity with Ukraine, which was entering its four
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