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Finland Exits Landmine Treaty, Boosts Defense Spending Amid Tensions

4/1/2025

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Finland is set to withdraw from the Ottawa convention on anti-personnel landmines, joining neighboring nations responding to Russian threats. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo revealed plans to boost defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2029, as Finland, now a NATO member, seeks to strengthen its military readiness amidst escalating regional tensions.

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Finland is set to withdraw from the Ottawa convention on anti-personnel landmines, joining neighboring nations responding to Russian threats. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo revealed plans to boost defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2029, as Finland, now a NATO member, seeks to strengthen its military readiness amidst escalating regional tensions.