Ukraine, Eastern European NATO Countries to Leave Anti-Landmine Treaty

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a decree to remove Kiev from the international treaty that outlaws the use of anti-personnel landmines. Ukraine has used outlawed landmines throughout the conflict in violation of the pact. 

Roman Kostenko, the Secretary of the Rada’s Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, said Zelensky ordered the withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty on Sunday. 

“I have just been informed that the President of Ukraine signed a Decree, putting into effect the decision of the National Security. . .