The Foreign Minister says the decision not to provide lethal aid to Ukraine was deliberate.
The Government yesterday announced it would contribute $5 million to a NATO fund that provides non-lethal aid to Ukrainian forces.
It's also sending personal protective equipment from Defence Force stocks.
Minister Nanaia Mahuta told Morning Report the assistance was requested by the Ukrainian Government.
"At this stage, we haven't made the decision to go down the route of providing military support.
"There are many other countries who had stronger procurement lines of military aid that actually giving in that area."
Mahuta said the Government will keep monitoring the situation in case more is needed.
