On February 18, 53 countries, including New Zealand, voted in favour of a resolution condemning Russian aggression and calling for the return of Ukrainian territory. The resolution passed, but the US, Russia, Belarus and North Korea voted against it.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the way to peace is for Russia to end its "three-year long illegal and immoral war of aggression".

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “robust exchange” in a White House meeting saying, “New Zealand remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine.” And tonight, the Ukraine leader has thanked Luxon for his support via a social media post.