The Green Party strongly condemns President Putin's extraordinary aggression and violence in the strongest terms. We call on Russia to immediately cease military action against the people of Ukraine and to engage in peace talks meaningfully. And our hearts do go out to the people of Ukraine today. New Zealand is a nation that has committed historically to human rights, to non-violence, and to cooperation at a global level. Multilateral rules-based order and diplomatic engagement are core pillars of New Zealand's independent foreign policy. What Russia has done cuts across all of that. It stands in stark opposition to peace, sovereignty, and freedom across the world. 