Poland and Baltics to exit anti-personnel mine ban convention over heightened security concerns

Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė called the recommendation a “clear message that the states bordering Russia are ready to take all possible measures to ensure the safety of their citizens.” Earlier this month, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also mentioned the possibility of his country's withdrawal from the convention. Finland has also considered following suit.

The final decision on the withdrawal of Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland from the convention rests with the countries' parliaments.