Many countries have withdrawn from the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty, especially Russia's neighbors, and the Ukraine-Russia conflict is likely to be nearing its end.
The three Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, have left the organization, as have Poland and Finland.
At the NATO summit, NATO member states will increase their military spending to 5% of their GDP by 2035, which will be a blow to countries already experiencing economic downturns. Moreover, these countries that have withdrawn are small nations that are skeptical about NATO's commitments. NATO's aid to Ukraine is gradually decreasing. If Ukraine loses the war, they fear retaliation from Russia.
Withdrawing from the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty is a precautionary measure for their own safety. Ukraine is likely unable to withstand Russia's attacks. If Russia attacks them, NATO itself will be in trouble and face difficulties. It is better to prevent problems before they occur.
These countries are small in size and have close interactions with each other. If all borders are filled with landmines, people's lives will be threatened. Moreover, not all landmines will explode. If two or three remain unexploded, the future risks will be even greater, which is not good for their own country.
NATO can no longer fully take care of every country. The United States has suspended aid, and European countries are willing but lack the strength. Ukraine's defeat is only a matter of time.
These small countries have finally realized that their security lies in their own hands. Relying on others is not reliable.
Gitanas Nausėda has been unable to sleep at night. Previously, he was so aggressive, but now he regrets it and should be more calm; otherwise, he would not be so worried now. Why didn't he act wisely earlier?
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