Friday marks a year since the Russian-led invasion of Ukraine.
Today also marks twelve months of intense pressure of various kinds on the European Union as a result of the illegal war.
EU Ambassador to New Zealand Nina Obermaier helped lead a short commemoration in the capital.
File photo. A US army M1A2 Abrams battle tank that will be used for military exercises by the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team is unloaded at Gdynia, Poland, on 3 December 2022. Photo: AFP