Biden Approves Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine in Policy Shift
TL;DR
US President Joe Biden has agreed to supply Ukraine with anti-personnel land mines to counter Russian advances, despite international concerns over civilian risks. These mines, which deactivate after a set period, are part of a broader US effort to support Ukraine's defense. The decision comes amid escalating tensions, with Russia recently updating its nuclear doctrine and accusing the US of escalating the conflict. This move follows the US's provision of longer-range missiles to Ukraine, which have already been used against Russian targets.
- Biden agrees to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines BBC.com
- Ukraine to get US land mines for use against Russian forces: Reports Al Jazeera English
- US Will Provide Land Mines to Ukraine After Approval on Missiles Bloomberg
- U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says CBS News
- Biden administration approves sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine in another major policy shift CNN
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