Finland has announced plans to acquire up to one million land mines as it prepares for a potential threat from Russia, following a recent decision to withdraw from a United Nations charter that bans munitions.
The move comes as Helsinki eyes its eastern border, where it shares a long frontier with the Russian Federation. By stepping away from the UN charter, Finland signals a shift in its defence posture and a willingness to stockpile defensive weapons that were previously prohibited.
While the country has not released details on the types or deployment of the mines, the announcement underscores a broader trend in the region, with several neighbouring states also reassessing their security strategies in light of growing geopolitical tensions.
Finland’s decision has drawn attention from international observers, who note that the withdrawal from the charter could affect the country’s standing in global arms‑control discussions and its relationships with other European partners.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
