Countries near Russia are pulling out of a decades-old land mine ban as security concerns grow
A growing number of countries bordering Russia are abandoning a long-standing treaty banning the use of land mines, as fears ...
Ukraine ceasefire to increase Russian threat in Baltic region, ministers warn
A ceasefire in Ukraine will dramatically increase the security threat to Baltic nations, as Russia will proceed with plans to re-arm and redeploy troops to Nato’s north-eastern flank, the region’s ...
Finland to Exit Landmines Treaty, Hike Defence Spending Given Russia Threat, PM Says
HELSINKI (Reuters) - NATO member Finland plans to withdraw from the Ottawa convention banning anti-personnel landmines and ...
Poland and Baltic states recommend leaving antipersonnel land mine treaty, citing threat from Russia
Poland and the three Baltic nations say they want to withdraw from an international convention that bans antipersonnel land mines due to the growing threat from Russia to front-line NATO states.