Ottawa Convention

Finland and Lithuania to produce landmines after quitting Ottawa treaty

19:19

World News

Finland and Lithuania to produce landmines after quitting Ottawa treaty

Finland and Lithuania are set to begin domestic production of anti-personnel landmines next year after announcing plans to quit the Ottawa Convention, citing the threat from Russia.

01:05

Lithuania

Lithuania quits global landmine ban citing Russia threat

Lithuania has formally notified the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, citing security concerns over Russia.

Finland considers withdrawal from Ottawa treaty

15:40

World News

Finland considers withdrawal from Ottawa treaty

President Alexander Stubb has announced that Finland is reassessing its position on the Ottawa Convention, the international treaty banning the use of anti-personnel mines.

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