News

Finland to exit landmines treaty and hike defense spending given Russia threat, prime minister says

todayApril 1, 2025 9

Background
share close
NATO member Finland plans to quit a global convention banning anti-personnel landmines and boost defense spending to at least 3% of GDP by 2029 in response to the evolving military threat from Russia, the government said on Tuesday.

 NATO member Finland plans to quit a global convention banning anti-personnel landmines and boost defense spending to at least 3% of GDP by 2029 in response to the evolving military threat from Russia, the government said on Tuesday. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN 

Written by: Energy 90.5

Rate it