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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Biden approves sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine in latest policy shift during final days in office

President Joe Biden has approved the supply of anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine to use in its fight against Russia, according to reports – marking his latest policy shift as he scrambles to help Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky before Donald Trump returns to the White House in January.

Two US officials told The Washington Post that Kyiv has committed to deploying the explosive devices exclusively on its own territory and not in areas populated by civilians

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