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    Lithuania notifies UN of withdrawal from landmine ban treaty

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    Posted on June 27, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Lithuania has informed the UN of its decision to withdraw from the anti-personnel landmine treaty, effective in six months, due to increased military threats from Russia.

    Lithuania Announces Withdrawal from Anti-Personnel Landmine Treaty

    VILNIUS (Reuters) -Lithuania has notified the United Nations it is leaving the treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, its foreign minister posted on X on Friday.

    The country will no longer be bound by the treaty six months after the notification.

    Parliaments of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Poland - all NATO and EU members bordering Russia - have approved withdrawal of their countries from the treaty, citing the increased military danger from their neighbour.

    (Reporting by Andrius Sytas in Vilnius; editing by Diane Craft)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Lithuania notifies UN of treaty withdrawal.
    • •Withdrawal effective six months post-notification.
    • •Neighboring NATO countries also exiting treaty.
    • •Cited increased military threat from Russia.
    • •Decision impacts EU and NATO military policies.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Lithuania notifies UN of withdrawal from landmine ban treaty

    1What did Lithuania notify the UN about?

    Lithuania has notified the United Nations that it is leaving the treaty banning anti-personnel landmines.

    2When will Lithuania's withdrawal from the treaty take effect?

    The country will no longer be bound by the treaty six months after the notification.

    3Which countries have approved withdrawal from the landmine treaty?

    Parliaments of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Poland have approved withdrawal from the treaty.

    4What is the reason for the withdrawal from the treaty?

    The countries cited increased military dangers as the reason for their withdrawal from the treaty.

    5Who reported on Lithuania's withdrawal from the treaty?

    The article was reported by Andrius Sytas in Vilnius and edited by Diane Craft.

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