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- Poland, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia withdrew from the Ottawa Treaty, ending their bans on anti-personnel landmines.
- Ukraine announced its withdrawal, which will take effect only after the war ends.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland will mine its eastern border quickly if needed.
- Lithuania will resume manufacturing and purchasing anti-personnel mines.
- Simone Wisotzki warned the withdrawals set a dangerous precedent for the treaty.
