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Baltic Nations Exit Landmine Treaty Amid Russian Threats

3/20/2025

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Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are taking a bold step by withdrawing from the 1997 Ottawa Treaty, which has prohibited anti-personnel landmines for nearly three decades. This significant move, driven by escalating military threats from Russia, underscores their urgent need to bolster security in the face of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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Story summary

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are taking a bold step by withdrawing from the 1997 Ottawa Treaty, which has prohibited anti-personnel landmines for nearly three decades. This significant move, driven by escalating military threats from Russia, underscores their urgent need to bolster security in the face of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.