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world-news1 year ago•6 min saved

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.

via The Washington Post|

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international-politics1 year ago•0 min saved

Biden Reverses Policy, Sends Land Mines to Ukraine

President Joe Biden has approved the supply of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, reversing his previous policy, to aid in defending against Russian forces. This decision, alongside the authorization of long-range missile systems for Ukraine, has faced criticism from arms control advocates.

via The Washington Post|

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human-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Ukrainian forces accused of using banned mines, rights group reveals

Human Rights Watch has collected evidence suggesting that Ukrainian forces used internationally banned antipersonnel land mines in Russian-occupied areas of eastern Ukraine. The evidence includes photographs of rockets used to scatter the mines, which were traced back to Ukrainian organizations. The use of these mines violates the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, to which Ukraine is a signatory. Russia, which has not signed the treaty, has also used antipersonnel mines extensively. The mines pose a significant threat to civilians, as their small size and innocuous appearance can lead to accidental handling. The Ukrainian government has not responded to the evidence, but previously acknowledged similar findings by Human Rights Watch.

via The Washington Post|

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