Russia's War Pushes Europe to Abandon Landmine Treaty

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted several European nations to withdraw from or reconsider the 1997 Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines. The article examines the military, humanitarian, and diplomatic consequences of abandoning this landmark agreement that has shaped international humanitarian law for decades.

Byte's take

Security fears trump humanitarian law: Russia's invasion has pushed European nations to ditch the 1997 Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel mines, fracturing a quarter-century consensus on weapons that kill indiscriminately.