Poland & Baltic States to Withdraw from Ottawa Convention

  • On 18th March 2025, NATO members Poland and the Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia) announced their decision to withdraw from the 1997 Ottawa Convention, also known as Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty, citing increased military threats from Russia.
  • Defence Ministers cited growing security concerns due to Russia and Belarus, emphasizing the need for all defensive measures.
  • The withdrawal will enable these nations to resume stockpiling anti-personnel mines for border protection.
  • The move aligns with Finland’s recent consideration of withdrawing from the treaty in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
  • The decision signals a strengthened commitment to national security amid heightened geopolitical ....
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