Out of the lawmakers, 66 were in support of exiting the pact, 14 stood against it, 2 chose to abstain, and 3 did not participate in the voting.
A statement from the Latvian Foreign Ministry pointed out that at the time the nation entered into the agreement, there were no military, strategic, or security grounds preventing them from doing so. However, officials have mentioned that the security landscape in the Baltic area has altered since then.
In March, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Estonia revealed intentions to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty. According to Lithuania’s Ministry of Defense, the security risks for nations neighboring Belarus and Russia have escalated recently, highlighting the necessity to enhance their deterrent and defensive capacities.
Finland has likewise conveyed its wish to exit the treaty. According to the Finnish government, although Finland does not currently confront an imminent military threat, nearby Russia continues to be viewed as a lasting security issue for Europe.
Read also:
Biden greenlights anti-personnel mines for Ukraine to counter Russian offensive
We’re giving the voice of Ukraine a global platform.
Support
please consider supporting us with a single donation, or choose to become a member
Patron
!
Read the initial article on
The Fresh Voice of Ukraine
Section: Russian war
Author: Eric Malinowski
