In the background of Russia's three-year war in Ukraine, Poland and the Baltic are going to leave the Ottawa agreement, the agreement on “164 countries” destroys mine mines and prohibits future use.

But critics, including Canadian, who developed and caused the agreement, warn that it is more likely to harm civilians and economies of the four countries than a successful weapon in the war.

In Joint statement issued on TuesdayThe Defense Ministers of Lithuania, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have advised to leave a mine banning, saying Russia and its ally Belarus.

Although the final decision has not yet voted by their relevant parliaments, the rumors caused concern among Europe, Canada and Human Rights, who warn the rescue agreement approved in 1999.

Latvia as a study of the case

Latvia signed the Treaty of Ottawa in 2005. Abandonment of the agreement will allow the Baltic country to add a weapon once again.

Like Poland and his Baltic neighbors, Estonia and Lithuania, Latvia sets a border with Russia. This week's joint statement, the defense ministers of the four countries said that leaving the contract will give their armies “flexibility and freedom of choice” if they are required.

The statement came after months after Joe Biden was approved by sending mines to Ukraine, saying that the decision was military or other mechanical equipment. Although Ukraine also signed the Ottawa agreement, he informed the companies that could make exceptions for the occupied territories. Following the annexation of Russia's CrimeaThe BBC reports.

The rhetoric from Moscow and Ukraine prompted the proposal, said the Latrami Defense Minister's diplomatic advisor Andris Silr, noting that leaving the contract is provided public support in his country.

“The situation has not improved Russia's aggression against Russia, Russian hybrid attacks and Russia's overall aggression against European and other countries,” he said. “Besides, there have been some concerns in the Latvian society to follow the new administration in the United States.”

No decision to leave the Ottawa agreement was made, Lieģis told CBC News.

Red Cross responds

In their joint statement, the defense ministers of the four countries promised to maintain international humanitarian law and ensure civilians from damaging if their parliaments ratify the decision to leave the agreement.

But the Red Cross has questioned how two things are possible to do in a direct conflict.

The organization, which works in particular, first and foremost sees the impact of demining places, says the proposal is a major obstacle for the Ottawa Treaty.

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In an interview recently, the Chief Speaker of the Red Cross Christian Cernashert also interrogated the tactical decision to use APMs, given that they causes disproportionately to civilians and not enemy soldiers.

“In 2024, the assessment was that 80% of APMS people were civilians … And half of them were children in these 80 percent,” he said. “It's the main problem.”

There are long-term consequences for the use of officers whose consequences are extended after the war, said read. Beyond threat of human health, undiscovered devices become economic barriers, as they give great swings for agriculture or tourism.

The Red Cross worries that others can follow Poland and the Baltic States if they leave the agreement and set a precedent for countries, to refuse other humanitarian agreements. That's why Cardon and his colleagues call for now reaffirm their commitment.

Canada's connection

It is unlikely to surprise the Ottawa Treaty, called Ottawa's Treaty, has Canada in its DNA. The former Foreign Minister of the country Lloyd has played a key role in the establishment, promotion and implementation of the agreement.

He said the news of CBC, he frightened by the possible withdrawal of Poland and the Baltic Treaty. But the veteran diplomat partially accuses the US Defense Minister's decision, saying that “the trigger has been pulled,” when Biden agreed through Ukraine's demining and historical military support last year.

“It's really kind of, for the first time, really shocked the standard, the standard that was defined,” said Axir. “I've predicted that it would be a snowball effect, leaving the knockout.

“And, of course, Donald Trump was emphasized, which passes further, which means that security guarantees for Russia are now mainly taken back.”

Like the Red Cross, key issues of Poland and the Baltics would like to transform their arsenal. He also doubts their military efficiency and alternatives, such as early warning systems and drones, instead of resolving Russian aggression.

Perhaps more disturbing in Canadian, who helped to create this Rescue Global Agreement, and he views the potential of four countries, as part of the broader trend to disrupt the international legal order.