Zelensky Agreed Ukraine's Withdrawal From The Ottawa Convention

It's a step that the reality of war has long demanded.

Ukraine has agreed to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning the use of anti-personnel mines.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to MP Roman Kostenko.

According to Kostenko, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree enacting a decision of the National Security and Defense Council regarding Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, an international agreement that prohibits the use, stockpiling and production of anti-personnel mines.

"This is a step that the reality of war has long demanded. Russia is not a party to this convention and is using mines en masse against our military and civilians. We cannot remain bound in conditions when the enemy has no restrictions," Kostenko said.

He said it is now the parliament's turn - the Verkhovna Rada must legislatively approve the decision to finally restore Ukraine's right to fully defend its territory.

The document is not currently available on the website of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

What is known about the Ottawa Convention

The Convention was adopted on September 18, 1997 in Oslo and entered into force in 1999. To date, more than 160 countries have acceded to it, including most Western nations. Countries that have not joined the treaty include China, Russia, the United States, India and Pakistan.

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