Poland prepares mine production

Poland has withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the deployment of anti-personnel mines. According to the deputy defense minister, authorities plan to establish production of such munitions, as well as prepare the necessary manufacturing facilities and infrastructure.

The Ottawa Convention is an international agreement limiting the production, stockpiling, and use of anti-tank and anti-personnel mines.

The announced decision could change the status of Poland's Ministry of Defense in the context of regional security.

Context

The Ottawa Convention restricts the deployment and stockpiling of anti-personnel mines under international law.