Poland formally withdraws from Ottawa Convention on landmines, citing Russian threat

Feb 20, 2026 - 14:00
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Poland formally withdraws from Ottawa Convention on landmines, citing Russian threat
A helmeted soldier crouches on the ground, with metallic devices shown on the ground near him.

Poland will use anti-personnel as well as anti-tank landmines to defend its eastern border against the growing threat from Russia, Poland's deputy defence minister told The Associated Press on Friday, as the country officially left an international convention banning use of the controversial weapons.