New Zealand, Finland reaffirm need for continued international support to Ukraine

A tank containing members of the 68th Independent Jager Brigade of the Ukrainian Army, including the tank commander, rip through mud as they move towards a position to fire at a Russian military target on the frontline in the Southern Donbas region in Ukraine, November 29, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis

(Reuters) - New Zealand and Finland on Wednesday reaffirmed the need for continued international support to Ukraine for as long as it takes so that the conflict ends on terms set by Kyiv and reiterated their unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty.

"We discussed our strong commitment to supporting Ukraine as the war continues," New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a joint media briefing with her Finnish counterpart, Sanna Marin, after their meeting in Auckland.