High praise for New Zealand's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Our Government is sending more Defence Force personnel to train Ukrainian troops, as well as extending the deployment of others in intelligence and liaison roles.
It's also providing more funding for equipment and supplies and to help global food security.
Commander of Joint Forces Rear Admiral James Gilmour told Mike Hosking he visited the team in the UK a month ago, and got to witness first-hand the training they're providing.
He says they're turning Ukrainian citizens into soldiers in just five weeks.
Gilmour says it was humbling to see the professionalism and competence of our team.
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