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Finland Exits Landmine Treaty Amid Rising Russian Threat

6/19/2025

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In a decisive move on June 19, Finland's parliament voted 157 to 18 to exit the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, driven by escalating security concerns from Russia. This shift aligns Finland with its Baltic neighbors—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. President Alexander Stubb highlighted the urgent need to bolster defense in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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In a decisive move on June 19, Finland's parliament voted 157 to 18 to exit the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, driven by escalating security concerns from Russia. This shift aligns Finland with its Baltic neighbors—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. President Alexander Stubb highlighted the urgent need to bolster defense in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.