Lithuania withdrew, Latvia withdrew, Estonia withdrew, Poland and Finland withdrew too!
In March, countries alongside Russia suddenly took a massive collective move, directly announcing their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on the Ban of Mines.
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The Baltic countries and Finland made a decision that shocked the international community: they announced their collective withdrawal from the Ottawa Mine Ban Convention. The decision includes countries such as Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland.
The direct reason for withdrawing was that they wanted to strengthen border defense to improve national security. This move immediately attracted widespread international attention and criticism, especially strong reactions from human rights organizations and the United Nations Human Rights Office.
While these countries believe they are taking self-assurance measures, such actions could raise deeper security and humanitarian concerns.
The decisions of these countries were not impulsive, but profoundly influenced by the security situation after the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and their position as Russia’s neighbors, as the Baltic states and as Finland determined that they could not ignore the situation around them.
After the outbreak of intense conflict between Russia and Ukraine, these countries felt an unprecedented security threat, and although they were not directly involved in the war, the impact of the conflict made them deeply anxious.
Especially as Russia's military power continues to expand, the security protection of neighboring countries is becoming more and more important. In this case, they believe that strengthening border defense, especially through the deployment of defensive measures such as landmines, can bring more benefits to the country. More security guarantees.
The decision quickly met with widespread opposition from the international community, with human rights organizations and agencies such as the United Nations warning that the use of mines could pose a long-term threat to civilians.
Historically, after many wars, landmines have been one of the root causes of humanitarian disasters all over the world. In many places, even after many years of war, landmines are still buried in the land, threatening innocent civilians, especially in some post-conflict reconstruction areas.
The United Nations has also released a report pointing out that mines and explosive relics cause countless casualties each year, especially children and farmers, who, while viewing them as an effective means of defending their borders, ignore these weapons as a major threat to long-term peace and the lives of their people.
Meanwhile, the Baltic states and Finland’s decision is also closely linked to their reliance on NATO as an important military and political alliance, which has always played a crucial role in their defence strategies.
Poland and Finland are dependent on NATO security, and Poland has long worked closely with NATO, with almost all border defense equipment and technical support coming from NATO.
After the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Finland also accelerated its process of joining NATO in order to obtain stronger security guarantees in the face of Russian threats. By strengthening military cooperation with NATO, the Baltic countries hope to improve their overall defense capabilities to counter Russia's increasing military pressure.
Although these countries' decision to withdraw from the mine ban convention is based on self-defense, how to balance people's safety while strengthening their defense has become a very thorny issue.
For these countries, defense means must be based on the security of their homeland, but how to reduce the harm to innocent people and how to avoid making defense means an obstacle to future peace has become an issue that cannot be ignored.
The international community generally hopes that these countries can consider border defense measures more carefully, especially when using weapons such as landmines, and find more humane solutions. After all, if military defense measures hurt innocent people, they will ultimately be detrimental to the long-term peace of either party.
For these countries, behind the withdrawal from the Convention on the Prohibition of Mines is deep security anxiety, and they feel the threat not only from Russian military actions, but also from the uncertainty of the surrounding situation.
War made these countries realize that national security is not only the responsibility of the government, but also the well-being of every citizen. Against this background, these countries chose extreme methods to strengthen defense.
Perhaps this is also their "helpless move" when faced with external threats. Such decisions must not only ensure safety, but also shoulder corresponding responsibilities, especially the protection of people's lives.
From a broader perspective, this decision by the Baltic States and Finland is not only a national security issue, it also reflects the current security difficulties in international relations.
In today's globalization, national security is not only a military and political wrestling, but also a profound reflection on people's well-being and humanitarianism. The line between defensive measures and war is blurred, and every decision can affect millions of lives.
For these countries, their security anxiety may be difficult to eliminate in the short term, and this anxiety will continue to push them to adopt stronger defensive measures.
The international community should also make joint efforts with these countries to promote more humanitarian solutions. The long-term foundation of peace lies not only in the strengthening of military defense, but also in the building of trust and deepening of cooperation among countries. I hope that in the future, these countries can make greater contributions to global peace and stability while maintaining their own security.
(Source: Strait Network - Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia announced plans to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention)
In March, countries alongside Russia suddenly took a massive collective move, directly announcing their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on the Ban of Mines.
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The Baltic countries and Finland made a decision that shocked the international community: they announced their collective withdrawal from the Ottawa Mine Ban Convention. The decision includes countries such as Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland.
The direct reason for withdrawing was that they wanted to strengthen border defense to improve national security. This move immediately attracted widespread international attention and criticism, especially strong reactions from human rights organizations and the United Nations Human Rights Office.
While these countries believe they are taking self-assurance measures, such actions could raise deeper security and humanitarian concerns.
The decisions of these countries were not impulsive, but profoundly influenced by the security situation after the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and their position as Russia’s neighbors, as the Baltic states and as Finland determined that they could not ignore the situation around them.
After the outbreak of intense conflict between Russia and Ukraine, these countries felt an unprecedented security threat, and although they were not directly involved in the war, the impact of the conflict made them deeply anxious.
Especially as Russia's military power continues to expand, the security protection of neighboring countries is becoming more and more important. In this case, they believe that strengthening border defense, especially through the deployment of defensive measures such as landmines, can bring more benefits to the country. More security guarantees.
The decision quickly met with widespread opposition from the international community, with human rights organizations and agencies such as the United Nations warning that the use of mines could pose a long-term threat to civilians.
Historically, after many wars, landmines have been one of the root causes of humanitarian disasters all over the world. In many places, even after many years of war, landmines are still buried in the land, threatening innocent civilians, especially in some post-conflict reconstruction areas.
The United Nations has also released a report pointing out that mines and explosive relics cause countless casualties each year, especially children and farmers, who, while viewing them as an effective means of defending their borders, ignore these weapons as a major threat to long-term peace and the lives of their people.
Meanwhile, the Baltic states and Finland’s decision is also closely linked to their reliance on NATO as an important military and political alliance, which has always played a crucial role in their defence strategies.
Poland and Finland are dependent on NATO security, and Poland has long worked closely with NATO, with almost all border defense equipment and technical support coming from NATO.
After the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Finland also accelerated its process of joining NATO in order to obtain stronger security guarantees in the face of Russian threats. By strengthening military cooperation with NATO, the Baltic countries hope to improve their overall defense capabilities to counter Russia's increasing military pressure.
Although these countries' decision to withdraw from the mine ban convention is based on self-defense, how to balance people's safety while strengthening their defense has become a very thorny issue.
For these countries, defense means must be based on the security of their homeland, but how to reduce the harm to innocent people and how to avoid making defense means an obstacle to future peace has become an issue that cannot be ignored.
The international community generally hopes that these countries can consider border defense measures more carefully, especially when using weapons such as landmines, and find more humane solutions. After all, if military defense measures hurt innocent people, they will ultimately be detrimental to the long-term peace of either party.
For these countries, behind the withdrawal from the Convention on the Prohibition of Mines is deep security anxiety, and they feel the threat not only from Russian military actions, but also from the uncertainty of the surrounding situation.
War made these countries realize that national security is not only the responsibility of the government, but also the well-being of every citizen. Against this background, these countries chose extreme methods to strengthen defense.
Perhaps this is also their "helpless move" when faced with external threats. Such decisions must not only ensure safety, but also shoulder corresponding responsibilities, especially the protection of people's lives.
From a broader perspective, this decision by the Baltic States and Finland is not only a national security issue, it also reflects the current security difficulties in international relations.
In today's globalization, national security is not only a military and political wrestling, but also a profound reflection on people's well-being and humanitarianism. The line between defensive measures and war is blurred, and every decision can affect millions of lives.
For these countries, their security anxiety may be difficult to eliminate in the short term, and this anxiety will continue to push them to adopt stronger defensive measures.
The international community should also make joint efforts with these countries to promote more humanitarian solutions. The long-term foundation of peace lies not only in the strengthening of military defense, but also in the building of trust and deepening of cooperation among countries. I hope that in the future, these countries can make greater contributions to global peace and stability while maintaining their own security.
(Source: Strait Network - Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia announced plans to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention)