The US has faced criticism from humanitarian organizations for its decision to supply Ukraine with anti-personnel landmines amid the ongoing war in eastern Europe. Human Rights Watch and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines condemned the move, citing the devastating impact on civilians and the violation of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. Despite the legality of landmines under international law, concerns about civilian safety and the long-term consequences of demining persist. Ukrainian officials defend the decision as necessary for self-defense against Russian aggression. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)