SpeechMOTIONSUkraine—Russian InvasionRt Hon JACINDA ARDERN (Prime Minister): I seek leave to move a motion without notice on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.SPEAKER: Is there any objection to that course of action being followed? There is none.Rt Hon JACINDA ARDERN: I move That this House condemns the recent unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russia that it calls on Russia to cease all military operations in Ukraine and withdraw and express New Zealand's strong support for Ukraine's people its sovereignty and territorial integrity.I will begin with the words of my colleague foreign affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is the blatant act of a bully—brutal intolerable and an act of aggression that has been met with condemnation from the people and the Parliament of New Zealand. We are united. Russia's actions are a direct challenge to our core values: democracy human rights and the international rules-based system—values that we rely on for our own peace and security. We live in a world that is increasingly connected and borderless a world where a challenge to one is a challenge to all. And that is why we have not only taken a strong position in condemning Russia's invasion because of our beliefs and our values but because now more than ever we must all take a stand together.Vladimir Putin's decision to launch an unprovoked military invasion of Ukraine is a flagrant breach of international law. By choosing to pursue this entirely avoidable path innocent lives will be lost. New Zealand and our international partners call on Russia to do what is right. We call for an immediate end to military operations in Ukraine and a permanent withdrawal to end a pointless war.The Russian Government has repeatedly ignored opportunities for diplomacy negotiation and de-escalation. Instead Vladimir Putin has ordered an aggressive unprovoked assault on the people and Government of Ukraine. This was not a miscalculation as a result of Russia's unprecedented military build-up on Ukraine's borders; this was a deliberate calculated and cynical decision—a decision to violate Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity a decision to breach fundamental tenets of international law and a decision by a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council to violate the UN Charter. Russia must now face the consequences of those decisions; so must Belarus for its accomplice role in facilitating Russia's invasion. We have moved quickly in condemning the invasion. New Zealand immediately implemented a number of measures in response to Russia's actions. These are: the introduction of targeted travel bans against Russian Government officials and other individuals associated with the invasion of Ukraine and the prohibition of export of goods to Russian military and security forces. This covers the export of all goods intended for use by the Russian military and security forces including any armed force paramilitary force police force or militia. This includes weapons and dual-use technology that have a civilian use but are intended for military use or that may have military applications. Such a blanket ban is a significant step as it removes the ability for exporters to apply for a permit and sends a clear signal of support to Ukraine. And thirdly the measures include the suspension of bilateral foreign ministry consultations until further notice.I want to be very clear here though: New Zealand has not yet reached the extent of the measures we will take to condemn this act. We are pursuing new measures to target Russian investment including measures to target financial institutions in New Zealand including separate but Russian-targeted specific legislation. We continue to engage with international partners over the collective action we can all take but it is clear that there will be a significant cost imposed on Russia for their actions. Our message must be clear: we are united. Hundreds of people have already been killed or injured hundreds of thousands more already displaced because of a conflict it seems the Russian people did not choose. The harrowing images of displaced or suffering civilians in Ukraine speak volumes of this unfolding tragedy and underline in very stark terms the human consequences of Russia's aggression. The scale of the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding is devastating. As a first step we have moved quickly and announced a contribution of $2 million in humanitarian aid to support those in Ukraine impacted as a result of Russia's unprovoked invasion. Our initial contribution will help deliver essential humanitarian assistance with a focus on supporting health facilities and meeting basic needs such as provision of food and hygiene items. We will continue to contribute to humanitarian assistance as a core part of our role in the global response. I want to finish with the words of the President of Ukraine who hours before Russia invaded said the following: Our main goal is peace in Ukraine and the safety of our people … For that we are ready to have talks with anybody including you (Russia) in any format on any platform. The war will deprive guarantees from everybody—nobody will have security guarantees anymore. Who will suffer from it the most? The people. Who doesn't want it the most? The people. Who can stop it? The people. But are there those people among you?"We have all been shaken by what we have seen because what we have seen is a sense of stability or order of security being taken away. That affects all of us. And so too must we all act. This war must end. Слава Україні.SPEAKER: The question is that the motion be agreed to."