Four European nations—Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—have just withdrawn from the Ottawa Treaty, which bans landmines. With tensions rising between NATO and Russia, these countries are signaling a major shift in defense policy. Finland is also reconsidering its stance as Moscow ramps up military threats. What does this mean for global security? Could this decision make Europe safer or more dangerous? Watch now and share your thoughts in the comments!
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00:00Big changes are happening in European defense policy.
00:03Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia just announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty,
00:08the agreement that bans landmines.
00:11With tensions rising with Russia,
00:13these nations say they're ready to use every measure to defend themselves.
00:17Finland might be next.
00:19Sharing a long border with Russia, Finland is reconsidering its stance,
00:23especially after seeing Moscow's heavy use of landmines in Ukraine.
00:26This move shakes up global security.
00:29The Ottawa Treaty has over 160 signatories,
00:32but Russia and the U.S. never joined.
00:35The U.S. recently reversed its own policy,
00:38allowing Ukraine to use landmines against Russian forces.
00:41But there's a major risk.
00:43Landmines can stay deadly for decades, harming civilians long after wars end.
00:48So, is this a smart defense move or a dangerous shift in strategy?