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| Ảnh: Reuters |
President Joe Biden is reported to have approved the provision of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, despite previously reinstating a ban on such weapons, according to The Washington Post and Reuters. The mines are equipped with self-destructing batteries designed to deactivate when their power runs out, reducing risks to civilians.
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| Ảnh: US Army |
The aid aims to help Ukraine slow down Russian advances in the eastern regions. While some support this as a necessary defensive measure, the decision has drawn significant criticism due to humanitarian concerns and its potential impact on global efforts to ban anti-personnel mines.
This move follows the U.S. allowing Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles for deep strikes within Russian territory, further escalating regional tensions. Notably, the U.S., Russia, and China are not signatories to the Ottawa Treaty, which bans anti-personnel mines.
