Five NATO Countries Plan to Mine Borders with Russia

In a dramatic shift signaling rising tensions with Moscow, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland are preparing to fortify their borders with Russia using landmines, according to The Telegraph.

All five nations have announced their intent to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, a key international treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel mines. The move is being described as the construction of a “new Iron Curtain” in Europe — a fortified line stretching across NATO’s eastern flank.

Officials from the involved countries cite heightened security concerns stemming from Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine and increased military activity near NATO’s borders.

This decision marks a historic and controversial turning point in European defense strategy, with major implications for regional security, humanitarian concerns, and international law.

More updates to follow as the story develops.