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Poland withdraws from Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines

Poland is withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention, which since 2013 has banned the production, possession, and use of anti-personnel landmines. The decision enables Poland to build mine barriers if national security is threatened, but does not mean automatic deployment of mines on Polish territory.
Key points
Since 2013, Poland could not produce, purchase, or use anti-personnel mines – these bans will now be lifted
The decision is motivated by the threat from Russia and Belarus and the desire to strengthen border defense
Poland commits to continue protecting civilians and using only mines with self-deactivation or remote control systems
The withdrawal takes effect 6 months after notifying the UN, so practically in late 2025
Poland will continue voluntarily funding demining and assistance to landmine victims in other countries
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Rządowy projekt ustawy o wypowiedzeniu Konwencji o zakazie użycia, składowania, produkcji i przekazywania min przeciwpiechotnych oraz o ich zniszczeniu, sporządzonej w Oslo dnia 18 września 1997 r.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1261
Process start date: 2025-05-19
Voting date: 2025-06-25
Voting no: 76