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I think we will certainly have a range of options: both anti-tank and anti-personnel mines have been considered,
Sakaliene said
The enemy that is fighting, unfortunately, is not bound by any conventions,
Skvernelis saidFinland is also considering such a decision, so I think that soon all the countries... in the northeastern region of NATO's flank will make a similar decision,
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This would be the first time when Latvia would step out of any international convention we've ever signed,
Prime Minister Evika Silina said Tuesday after the cabinet meetingIn light of this unstable security environment marked by Russia's aggression... it is essential to evaluate all measures to strengthen our deterrence and defence capabilities,
the statement saidEstonia and our regional allies remain committed to upholding international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians, even after withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention,
he added
Military threats to NATO member states bordering Russia and Belarus have significantly increased,
said a statement released by the four countries Tuesday
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Decisions regarding the Ottawa Convention should be made in solidarity and coordination within the region. At the same time, we currently have no plans to develop, stockpile, or use previously banned anti-personnel landmines,
Estonia’s Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur saidWe believe that in the current security environment it is paramount to provide our defence forces flexibility and freedom of choice to potentially use new weapons systems and solutions to bolster the defence of the alliance’s vulnerable Eastern flank,
it addedWith this decision we are sending a clear message: our countries are prepared and can use every necessary measure to defend our security needs,
the countries' defence ministers said in a joint statement