PremiumThomas CoughlanPolitical Editor·NZ Herald·8 Jun, 2026 07:28 AM5 mins to read‌Russia's new ambassador to New Zealand, Stanislav Krans, is keen to reset relations. Photo / Thomas CoughlanRussia's new ambassador to New Zealand, Stanislav Krans, is keen to reset relations. Photo / Thomas CoughlanRussia’s new ambassador to New Zealand wants to do a big reset.

Sitting down with the Herald at the Russian Embassy in Wellington, Stanislav Krans said he wants to reset relations with New Zealand, which are at a low ebb after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that is considered illegal