Axworthy 'deeply dismayed' as eastern European states propose leaving landmine treaty
Former foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy wants Canada to mount a campaign with like-minded countries to stop eastern ...
Poland, Baltic states look to quit Ottawa treaty banning landmines due to Russian threat
In a joint statement issued today, the defence ministers of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia say they “unanimously ...
Poland, Baltic states exit Mine Ban Treaty, raising concerns about unravelling civilian protections
Four European NATO members announced on Tuesday they will withdraw from the Mine Ban Treaty, marking the first time any ...
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Latvia Restricts Border Crossings with Russia and Belarus
Latvia will impose new restrictions at its border checkpoints with Russia and Belarus, allowing only motor vehicles to cross, the government announced Tuesday, citing an alleged surge in refugees.
Poland and Baltic nations plan to withdraw from landmine convention
NATO members Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia plan to withdraw from the Ottawa convention banning anti-personnel ...
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Eastern Europe Reconsiders Ottawa Convention Amid Rising Russian Threat
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia plan to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines due to rising military threats from Russia. This move will allow these nations to ...
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Latvia to Block Entry from Russia and Belarus
Citing security risks and hybrid threats from Moscow and Minsk, Latvia will restrict major border checkpoints.
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We’re all living longer, but Mediterraneans live longest in EU, says Eurostat
Life expectancy in the European Union has risen to its highest level ever recorded, according to figures released by Eurostat ...
Russian border states eye exit of landmine treaty to fortify defenses and deter Putin
Eastern European nations are moving towards exiting the Ottawa Contention, a treaty that bans anti-personnel landmines, to ...