Biden has approved anti-personnel mines for Ukraine to counter Russian advances. Unlike Russian mines, US mines deactivate after a set time. This follows Ukraine’s use of US ATACMS missiles, escalating the conflict.
US official said that President Joe Biden has approved the provision of anti-personnel land mines to Ukraine.The mines are intended to slow Russian advances in eastern Ukraine, particularly when used alongside other US-supplied munitions.
The US expects Ukraine to deploy the mines within its own territory, avoiding civilian-populated areas, the official said. This development, first reported by The Washington Post, has not yet elicited comments from the offices of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s defence ministry, Russia’s defence ministry, or the Kremlin.
Whilst the US has supplied Ukraine with anti-tank mines throughout the conflict, the addition of anti-personnel mines is meant to counter Russian ground troops more effectively. Unlike Russian mines, US mines are described as 'non-persistent', becoming inert after a preset period due to their reliance on a battery for detonation.
On the same day, Ukraine utilized US-supplied ATACMS missiles to strike targets in Russian territory, following newly granted permission from the Biden administration. The strikes coincided with the war’s 1,000th day. Moscow criticized the use of the long-range missiles, framing it as evidence of Western escalation.
In a related move, Russian President Vladimir Putin lowered the threshold for a nuclear strike, citing a broader range of conventional threats. This decision follows warnings to NATO countries, particularly the US, Britain, and France, that allowing Ukraine to use Western-supplied missiles deep inside Russia could lead Moscow to view them as direct participants in the war.
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Hamas has begun releasing six more hostages from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, as Israel confirmed that a body handed over earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas.
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have reached a historic border agreement, potentially ending a century-long dispute. The deal, hailed as a breakthrough, covers delimitation, water, and infrastructure issues. If finalized, it could ease tensions and support political, economic, and social cooperation.
The U.S. and Ukraine are close to finalizing a deal granting the U.S. mineral rights in exchange for military aid, according to Wall Street Journal.
As US-Russia peace talks advance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intensifies diplomatic efforts, holding discussions with multiple world leaders to rally support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and regional security.
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Hamas has begun releasing six more hostages from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, as Israel confirmed that a body handed over earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas.
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have reached a historic border agreement, potentially ending a century-long dispute. The deal, hailed as a breakthrough, covers delimitation, water, and infrastructure issues. If finalized, it could ease tensions and support political, economic, and social cooperation.
The U.S. and Ukraine are close to finalizing a deal granting the U.S. mineral rights in exchange for military aid, according to Wall Street Journal.
As US-Russia peace talks advance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intensifies diplomatic efforts, holding discussions with multiple world leaders to rally support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and regional security.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for February 22nd, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Hamas has begun releasing six more hostages from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, as Israel confirmed that a body handed over earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas.
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have reached a historic border agreement, potentially ending a century-long dispute. The deal, hailed as a breakthrough, covers delimitation, water, and infrastructure issues. If finalized, it could ease tensions and support political, economic, and social cooperation.
The U.S. and Ukraine are close to finalizing a deal granting the U.S. mineral rights in exchange for military aid, according to Wall Street Journal.
As US-Russia peace talks advance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intensifies diplomatic efforts, holding discussions with multiple world leaders to rally support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and regional security.
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