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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Christopher McKeon

UK and New Zealand to pursue stronger defence ties and boost support for Ukraine

New Zealand personnel have been working with British troops to train Ukrainian soldiers to resist Russia’s invasion (Tim Merry/Daily Express/PA) - (PA Archive)

Sir Keir Starmer will aim to strengthen the UK’s defence ties with New Zealand as he hosts the country’s prime minister on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister and his counterpart, Christopher Luxon, are expected to visit a military base to see British and New Zealand personnel train Ukrainian troops as part of the UK’s Operation Interflex.

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