Tag: Russia

Joe Biden slammed Donald Trump’s Ukraine policy as 'modern-day appeasement' of Russia, warning it threatens U.S.-European relations and NATO trust. Biden mocked Trump’s peace proposal that would let Russia hold onto Ukrainian land, comparing it to historic blunders. He stressed the crucial role of alliances in facing Russian aggression.

Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are taking steps to leave the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel mines, pointing to growing threats from Russia and Belarus. The planned withdrawal is part of efforts to fortify NATO's eastern defense, with Poland set to produce up to one million mines domestically. This decision, which could encourage other countries to rethink their commitments, raises concerns about potential civilian risks.