Ukraine will receive support from New Zealand amid the ongoing war with Russia.

New Zealand will, on Wednesday, send a C-130H Hercules aircraft and 50 personnel to Europe to aid Ukraine in their battle with Russia.

A statement from the New Zealand government said on Monday, according to CNN.

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Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand’s support “is to assist the Ukraine Army to repel a brutal Russian invasion because peace in the region of Europe is essential for global stability.

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“Such a blatant attack on a country’s sovereignty is a threat to all of us, and that’s why we too have a role to play.”

Recall that the war between Russia and Ukraine began in February this year.

Several casualties have already been recorded as of today.

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