Poland Exits War Treaty to Use Landmines Against Russia

Poland Exits War Treaty to Use Landmines Against Russia
Poland is officially withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention on February 20, 2026, to bolster its national security against rising Russian aggression. This historic move ends decades of adherence to the global anti-personnel landmine ban. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Polish forces can now deploy minefields along the eastern border within forty-eight hours of a threat emerging. This decision is a central component of the East Shield initiative, a multi-billion dollar project creating a massive defensive line of fortifications and bunkers.

Poland plans to resume domestic production of landmines for the first time since the Cold War. Military leaders argue that the war in Ukraine proved that minefields are essential for slowing mechanized invasions. By exiting the treaty, Warsaw follows the lead of Baltic neighbors and Finland in prioritizing border deterrence over international humanitarian restrictions. This strategy aims to eliminate the military asymmetry on NATO's eastern flank and protect Polish territory from potential hybrid or conventional attacks.
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