US EditionLithuanian parliament backs denunciation of anti-personnel mine ban convention
- On May 8, 2025, Lithuania's parliament approved withdrawing from the 1997 Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel mines to strengthen national defense.
- This decision follows similar announcements by Estonia, Latvia, Poland, and Finland, prompted by increased Russian military threats and deteriorated regional security.
- Lithuania is considering the deployment of landmines along its borders with Russia and Belarus to strengthen its defenses and discourage potential Russian military incursions.
- Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Bejda said Poland aims to produce over one million mines, while Lithuania's defense minister called mines a "necessity" despite their perceived cruelty.
- Lithuania’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, approved by parliament, will become effective half a year following the decision, reflecting the country’s initiative to strengthen its defense in light of Russia’s non-membership and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Eastern Europe eyes landmines as Russian deterrence - Washington Examiner
Multiple Eastern European countries have left the international convention banning the use of landmines in recent weeks so that they can use the controversial weapon to deter Russian aggression. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Finland have announced their plans to withdraw from the 1997 Ottawa Treaty, which prohibits the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of landmines, in recent weeks, citing Russia’s war in Ukraine. The countrie…
Lithuanian parliament backs denunciation of anti-personnel mine ban convention
The Seimas, Lithuania's parliament, has approved the denouncement of the Ottawa Convention prohibiting the use of anti-personnel mines, Lithuanian media outlet LRT reported on May 8.One hundred and seven MPs voted to withdraw from the convention, with three abstentions and no votes against. Lithuania's withdrawal from the agreement required the support of at least 85 members of parliament.The denunciation of the convention will take effect six m…
Shakalene: Following withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, Lithuania is preparing to buy and produce mines
Following the Seimas decision to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention prohibiting anti-personnel mines, Lithuania, together with allies, is preparing to manufacture and purchase these weapons, the Minister of Defence, Doville Shakalene, declared.
Lithuania to Withdraw From Landmine Ban Treaty to Strengthen Defense Against Russia
The Lithuanian Seimas has approved the country’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines, a step aimed at strengthening its defense against the growing Russian threat. The decision, passed on May 8, saw 107 deputies voting in favor, with three abstentions. At least 85 votes were needed for the measure to pass. It is official: Lithuania is withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention, a move that was approved …
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