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Exclusive: President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, two U.S. officials said, a step that will bolster Kyiv’s defenses against advancing Russian troops but has drawn criticism from arms control groups.

washingtonpost.comBiden approves antipersonnel mines for Ukraine, undoing his own policyThe controversial White House move to send Kyiv land mines comes as Russia’s advances in eastern Ukraine threaten to overwhelm front-line defenses.

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In spite the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines, the U.S., Russia, & Ukraine haven't ratified it. So, the use of anti-personnel mines isn't prohibited. The civilian risks for years --that is assuming any civilians are left. #Ukraine

A terrible, necessary evil, unfortunately. I trust Ukraine to know what’s best for their country right now, and I trust that they will do everything necessary to de-mine the areas at the conclusion of the war because—unlike in Russia—the Ukrainian government actually cares about its own people.

Biden sending in warheads and landmines as alast call of "causing major problems". And then handing over the burning wreck that is the US to Trump and then all liberals will blame Trump for the war Biden has escalated. Well done Biden.

I'm grateful the administration is doing everything they can to help. I wish we could've done more. We have a Russian admin. coming into office in 2 months, let's turn down the heat a bit, yeah?

Why now? Why not 800 days ago? This has been going on for 1000 days with no effort put into resolution? What secrets is Brandon trying to keep hidden? He won’t be happy until the whole world is on fire! If you think this is good consider that Russia and China have both been in our airspaces recently

Trump’s power, paired with alliances like the richest man in the world, thrives while serious allegations—sexual assault, classified docs misuse, and Jan. 6 incitement—go unanswered. Democrats failed to deliver justice. We focus on policy, ignoring his aim to dismantle and exploit the system.

Why would Russia have the right to plant mines and fortify the territory it illegally conquered, whereas Ukraine, to please the O.N.G.s and the arms control groups, should accept to be decimated?? The critics should go themselves on the front.. There will be time to take out the mines.. some day.

In the meantime the land will be denied to farmers, children will lose their legs and noone will be any the better off. When we banned landmines back in the day, even the military agreed it was a shit weapon for civilians

I have confidence that the Ukrainians know what they are doing; those mines, strategically placed, will be a formidable barrier against advancing enemies. The time for "niceties" is long past - Ukraine is fighting for her survival.