• Humanius@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    For context, before people jump to conclusions:

    Russia is not party to this landmine treaty, and Ukraine having to adhere to this treaty is essentially forcing them to fight against someone who plays dirty while having their arm tied around their back.

    Other countries that have announced that they will be withdrawing from the Ottowa Treaty are: Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland (Coincidentally all bordering Russia or Belarus)

    • redsand@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      Finland made me laugh. I don’t think Russia has enough Vodka to convince the officers to try that again. Now add landmines lol.

      • RaivoKulli@sopuli.xyz
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        Even though Winter War was really embarrassing for Soviet Union, they did defeat Finland in that and in Continuation War