Poland, Baltic states recommend leaving land mine treaty, citing threat from Russia
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4 nations bordering Russia to withdraw from land mine treaty
NATO members Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia said Tuesday they are abandoning the 1997 Ottawa convention treaty outlawing the use of anti-personnel landmines (APL) amid the ongoing conflict ...The Hill - 1h -
Baltic states and Poland propose exit from anti-landmine agreement
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Poland plans military training for every adult male amid growing European security fears
PM Donald Tusk says country needs army of 500,000 and backs withdrawal from treaty banning landmines. Ukraine war live: latest updates as Russia steps up attacks Poland’s prime minister, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Poland and Baltics to quit landmine treaty over Russia fears
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President Duda calls on US to place nuclear weapons in Poland
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Rubio Says a Cease-Fire in Ukraine Could Happen in ‘Days’ if Russia Agrees
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Poland's president calls for U.S. to deploy nuclear weapons in his nation
Poland's President Duda called on the U.S. to deploy nuclear weapons to his nation as a deterrent to any possible attack by Russia.CBS News - 5d -
3 Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia across Europe from base in UK
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