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Poland plans on mining borders with prohibited arms
(MENAFN) Poland has announced its intention to deploy anti-personnel landmines along its borders with Russia and Belarus, despite previously banning their use. The decision, part of the country's $2.6 billion ‘Eastern Shield’ defense initiative, comes amid growing concerns over a potential Russian attack—claims that Moscow has repeatedly denied.
Earlier this week, Poland, along with Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, proposed withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty, which prohibits the use of anti-personnel mines. Speaking to local media on Tuesday, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Bejda stated that Warsaw sees no alternative to fortifying its frontiers and aims to produce up to one million landmines domestically.
In addition to deploying landmines, Poland has announced plans to reinforce its borders with anti-tank barriers and other defensive structures. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has even suggested that the country should consider acquiring nuclear weapons.
Russia has dismissed claims that it poses a threat to NATO or EU nations, with President Vladimir Putin labeling such allegations as baseless fear-mongering aimed at justifying increased military spending. Meanwhile, Russian officials have criticized the EU's growing militarization, warning that such measures could undermine efforts for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict.
Earlier this week, Poland, along with Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, proposed withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty, which prohibits the use of anti-personnel mines. Speaking to local media on Tuesday, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Bejda stated that Warsaw sees no alternative to fortifying its frontiers and aims to produce up to one million landmines domestically.
In addition to deploying landmines, Poland has announced plans to reinforce its borders with anti-tank barriers and other defensive structures. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has even suggested that the country should consider acquiring nuclear weapons.
Russia has dismissed claims that it poses a threat to NATO or EU nations, with President Vladimir Putin labeling such allegations as baseless fear-mongering aimed at justifying increased military spending. Meanwhile, Russian officials have criticized the EU's growing militarization, warning that such measures could undermine efforts for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict.
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