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Lithuania Notifies UN of Withdrawal From Landmine Ban Treaty
- Lithuania has notified UN Secretary-General António Guterres of its decision to exit the Ottawa Convention, which bans anti-personnel mines, citing military threats from Russia as a key factor.
- Estonia and Latvia also submitted withdrawal documents, with Estonia's decision reflecting concerns from Russia's actions against Ukraine.
- Lithuania's Foreign Minister, Kęstutis Budrys, stated that exiting the treaty is necessary due to the serious and enduring existential threat posed by Russia.
- The Polish parliament voted to exit the treaty as well, emphasizing the need for flexibility in defense against Russian aggression.
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Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have notified the United Nations of their withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines. The three countries bordering Russia and members of NATO have filed relevant official statements with the organization's headquarters, and the withdrawal will take effect in six months, the foreign ministries in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius said.
Estonia and Lithuania have fulfilled their announcement and have withdrawn from the Landmine Agreement. On Friday, the two Baltic States officially informed the United Nations of this step. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained the reason for the "security situation in the region" that "was worsened due to Russian aggression against Ukraine" and "pervasive considerations" of its own security interests. Other states will follow Latvi…
The Lithuanian authorities notified the United Nations of their withdrawal from the anti-personnel mine ban convention and informed the head of the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kestutis Budris, on the evening of 27 June.
Finland's withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty is expected to happen quickly. Domestic companies are not yet willing to reveal their interest in manufacturing anti-personnel mines.
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