Despite international bans, landmines are back in force

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Despite previous international agreements banning anti-personnel landmines, recent escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war have seen a resurgence in their use in Europe, undermining past disarmament efforts. The situation poses renewed security risks and humanitarian concerns in the region.

It was considered a major achievement when most countries in the world agreed to ban anti-personnel mines in the 1990s. But given the Russia-Ukraine war, the situation in Europe is changing.