US landmine offer to Ukraine throws global treaty into 'crisis': Campaign group
Friday, 29 November 2024 ()
A US proposal to supply anti-personnel mines to Ukraine has sparked a crisis in the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, with campaigners urging Ukraine to reject the offer. Ukraine, a signatory of the treaty, is facing pressure to avoid using these mines despite President Zelensky's support. Finland also reassesses its stance on landmines due to Russian threats.
A US proposal to supply anti-personnel mines to Ukraine has sparked a crisis in the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, with campaigners urging Ukraine to reject the offer. Ukraine, a signatory of the treaty, is facing pressure to avoid using these mines despite President Zelensky's support. Finland also reassesses its stance on landmines due to Russian threats.
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