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Finland Exits Mine Treaty Amid Heightened Security Concerns

1/11/2026

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Finland withdrew from the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines, with effect on January 10, 2026.
The Finnish government cited security concerns from the deteriorating European situation after Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Finland's withdrawal allows reintroduction of anti-personnel mines into its military capabilities.
The move aligns with actions by Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland.
Finland remains committed to international humanitarian law and will support humanitarian mine action despite the withdrawal.

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Finland withdrew from the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines, with effect on January 10, 2026.
The Finnish government cited security concerns from the deteriorating European situation after Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Finland's withdrawal allows reintroduction of anti-personnel mines into its military capabilities.
The move aligns with actions by Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland.
Finland remains committed to international humanitarian law and will support humanitarian mine action despite the withdrawal.