Finland exits the Ottawa Treaty, permitting anti-personnel mines. Parliament approved the decision due to security concerns, particularly Russia's actions. The treaty bans using, making, and storing landmines.

Finland's Parliament voted to exit the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, citing national defence needs. The decision caused internal friction within the Social Democratic Party as several MPs abstained or were absent.

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland — have recently pulled out of the Ottawa Treaty or announced plans to do so. View on euronews