Lithuanian parliament approves withdrawal from Ottawa Convention, which prohibits landmines use Related news

George Mihalcea

ATHENS The Lithuanian parliament on Thursday approved withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use of landmines. The motion passed with 107 votes in favor and none against, with only three lawmakers abstaining from voting, according to the state-run LRT public broadcaster. Having previously criticized the government's motion, several members of the far-right LVZS Nemunas Dawn political group did not vote, despite being present in parliament, it noted. Citing threats from