European leaders are flocking to the White House to present an iron-clad defence of Ukraine's interests. 

The US is scaling up pressure for the war-battered Ukraine to agree to terms with Russia for ending the war, after this past weekend's Alaska summit. 

This could involve ceding territory to Russia, including Crimea - and ending its pursuit of NATO membership.  

Ukraine's Ambassador to New Zealand, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, says NATO would provide security guarantees, and possibly boots on the ground. 

He also explained we need to create conventional strategic weapons, other equipment and a strong army to deter Russia from future invasions. 

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European leaders are flocking to the White House to present an iron-clad defence of Ukraine's interests.&nbsp;
The US is scaling up pressure for the war-battered Ukraine to agree to terms with Russia for ending the war, after this past weekend's Alaska summit.&nbsp;
This could involve ceding territory to Russia, including Crimea - and ending its pursuit of NATO membership. &nbsp;
Ukraine's Ambassador to New Zealand, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, says NATO would provide security guarantees, and possibly boots on the ground.&nbsp;
He also explained we need to create conventional strategic weapons, other equipment and a strong army to deter Russia from future invasions.&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Vasyl Myroshnychenko: Ukrainian Ambassador to New Zealand and Australia ahead of Zelenskyy's visit to the White House

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