Finland Exits Ottawa Treaty on Landmines

On 19th June 2025, Finland's Parliament approved its withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty, which bans anti-personnel landmines.

  • This move makes Finland the fifth European nation to exit the treaty, citing rising security threats from Russia.

What is the Ottawa Treaty?

  • Signed in 1997, the treaty (Ottawa Convention or the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty) bans the use, production, storage, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines.
  • It also requires countries to destroy existing landmines and help clear mined areas.
  • Finland joined the treaty in 2012, much later than most EU countries.

Why did Finland leave?

  • The Finnish government said it made this decision due to ....
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