Germany stated that it “regrets” Ukraine’s anti-personnel mine decision 15:42

German Foreign Ministry spokesman Christian Wagner expressed his regret over Ukraine’s decision to use anti-personnel mines in violation of the Ottawa Treaty signed by Ukraine. The diplomat said this at the press conference of the Council of Ministers. RIA Novosti.

When asked what Berlin thought about Kiev’s use of anti-personnel mines, as a party to the Ottawa Treaty, Wagner said: “It is a pity that Ukraine decided to take this step and sees it as an advantage in war.”

According to Wagner, Germany emphasizes that the Ottawa Convention is still in force in Germany and condemns the use of mines by Russia, which has not signed this agreement.

The Ottawa Treaty is a document that prohibits the use, stockpiling, production, transfer and destruction of anti-personnel mines. The agreement provides for the complete destruction of all stockpiles of non-directional anti-personnel mines and the elimination of minefields.

November 20 US President Joe Biden approved Supply of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine. The Pentagon called the decision one of the most useful steps the Biden administration could take to help slow Russia’s advance.

This decision caused controversy around the world. Along with Germany, Japan also expressed concern about the US decision to supply anti-personnel mines to Ukraine. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya statedIt is stated that anti-personnel mines can cause great damage in the long term.

In contrast, Elizabeth Throssell, official representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights reminded meIt was stated that the obligations of countries within the scope of the 1997 Convention on the prohibition of the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines are completely clear.

Formerly an elderly resident of Donetsk blew up in a mine in the garden of the house.