Luxon open to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine if ceasefire is reached

Tuesday 18 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 18 Feb 2025, 1:40pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is open to deploying Defence Force troops to Ukraine for peacekeeping if a peace agreement is established. Both National and Labour leaders have expressed bipartisan support for the potential mission. This follows emergency discussions among European leaders regarding defence spending and regional stability.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 18 Feb 2025, 7:05am

   Christopher Luxon open to sending NZ peacekeepers to Ukraine amid global tensions (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostTue 18 Feb 2025, 9:06am

   Luxon 'open' to sending troops for Ukraine peacekeeping (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 18 Feb 2025, 9:52am

   PM 'open' to sending NZ peacekeepers to Ukraine (opens in new tab)

4. StuffTue 18 Feb 2025, 12:42pm

   National and Labour agree NZ should be ready to deploy peacekeepers to Ukraine (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 18 Feb 2025, 1:40pm

   Europe talks more defence spending, Ukraine peace plan divides (opens in new tab)