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Lithuania Exits Ottawa Convention, Faces Disarmament Criticism

12/29/2025

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Lithuania officially withdrew from the Ottawa Convention on December 27 after a six-month notice period.
The move aligns with a call by defense ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Poland for withdrawal.
Lithuania plans to negotiate procurement or production of anti-personnel mines, with potential collaboration with Finland starting next year.
Critics say the decision undermines global disarmament efforts.
The implications will affect Lithuania's security strategy and international humanitarian commitments.

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Lithuania officially withdrew from the Ottawa Convention on December 27 after a six-month notice period.
The move aligns with a call by defense ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Poland for withdrawal.
Lithuania plans to negotiate procurement or production of anti-personnel mines, with potential collaboration with Finland starting next year.
Critics say the decision undermines global disarmament efforts.
The implications will affect Lithuania's security strategy and international humanitarian commitments.