A former Defence Minister is calling for the establishment of an Embassy in Ukraine.
Ron Mark says soldiers says the number of people interested in joining the cause has ballooned since Dominic Abelen's death.
Dominic Abelen was on leave without pay from the New Zealand Defence Force when he was killed by Russians in the East of Ukraine just over two weeks ago.
Ron Mark says with more New Zealanders going to Ukraine to fight we need a diplomatic presence there
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told Corin Dann New Zealand will not set up an embassy in Ukraine.
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
