Ukraine to Withdraw from Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty as Conflict with Russia Intensifies
Kyiv, Ukraine – June 30, 2025 – In a meaningful move reflecting the escalating conflict with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree initiating the contry’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, the international treaty prohibiting the use of anti-personnel mines. The decision, announced Sunday, comes as Ukraine faces continued Russian aggression adn a dire need for defensive capabilities.
The decree, published on the President’s official website, signals a shift in Ukrainian policy driven by the realities of the ongoing war. Roman Kostenko, a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament, stated on Facebook that this step was “long required,” emphasizing that Russia is not a signatory to the Convention and “is massively mining against our soldiers and civilians.” Kostenko argues Ukraine can no longer be bound by restrictions while facing an enemy that operates without such limitations.
Ukraine originally joined the Ottawa Convention in 2005 and had previously destroyed a ample portion of its anti-personnel mine stockpile before Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. The Convention prohibits signatories from using, developing, producing, stockpiling, or transferring anti-personnel mines in any way.
Russian Losses Mount as Conflict Continues
Alongside the declaration regarding the mine ban treaty, the Ukrainian Army General Staff reported that Russia’s losses in Ukraine have reached a staggering 1,020,010 soldiers as of monday morning. The report indicates 1,070 Russian soldiers were destroyed in the last 24 hours alone.
detailed breakdowns of equipment losses include 10,980 tanks, 22,922 armored vehicles, 29,718 artillery systems, 1427 multiple launch rocket systems, 1190 air defense systems, 420 aircraft, 340 helicopters, 42,796 cruise missiles, 28 ships and boats, one submarine, and 53,583 vehicles and tankers. The General Staff acknowledges that verifying these figures is challenging due to the ongoing intensity of the fighting.
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