Biden's Controversial Decision: Sending Landmines to Ukraine Amid Policy Shift

President Joe Biden has decided to provide Ukraine with antipersonnel land mines, reversing previous U.S. restrictions due to concerns over civilian safety. This decision comes as Russian forces advance in Ukraine, and the mines are intended to hinder these offensives. The mines provided are nonpersistent, meaning they can self-destruct or deactivate after a set time, reducing long-term risks to civilians. The move has been criticized by rights groups and comes ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's term, who has expressed a desire to end the war on terms more favorable to Russia.