In response to increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine, New Zealand's foreign ministry asked all New Zealanders in Ukraine to leave immediately on Saturday.
"Aotearoa New Zealand does not have diplomatic representation in Ukraine and the government’s ability to provide consular assistance to New Zealanders in Ukraine is therefore very limited," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
"The security situation in Ukraine could change at short notice and New Zealanders should not rely on support with evacuating in these circumstances."
The warning came after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who flew out of Australia on Saturday, said Russia may invade Ukraine at any time, and Washington and other countries advised their citizens to flee the country.