– Decision Ukrainy on the use of anti-personnel mines in order to defend against attacks from the website Russia is regrettable, a spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry said on Friday, after the US president Joe Biden approved the delivery of these mines to Kiev.
– It's pathetic that Ukraine feels forced to take such steps while this war is ongoing, commented the spokesman.
Joe Biden's controversial decision. Another weapon for Ukraine
The US president has authorized the transfer of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, US media have been reporting for several days.
The move is intended to strengthen the country's defense against Russian attacks and stop the advance of Russian ground troops. Experts rated Joe Biden's decision as “controversial” because the faces are very dangerous to the civilian population. Above 160 countries signed an agreement prohibiting their use.
However, as Reuters notes, although Germany and Ukraine are signatories of the Ottawa Treatywhich prohibits the use or transfer of anti-personnel mines, is United States have not ratified this treaty.