This decision is aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense against the ongoing Russian invasion, but it has not been without its detractors.
According to The Post Millennial, the decision to authorize the use of land mines is particularly contentious, given the international consensus against their use. The Ottawa Convention, a treaty signed by 164 nations, expressly prohibits the use of such weapons. The long-lasting impact of land mines, which have rendered vast tracts of land in Vietnam and other regions uninhabitable for decades post-conflict, underscores the gravity of this decision. Despite these concerns, Ukraine has sought these weapons in its desperate bid to repel Russian forces, which launched an invasion in February 2022.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to the authorization of US ATACMS missiles with threats of retaliation against both Ukraine and the US. The Biden-Harris administration has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine since the onset of hostilities, investing billions in aid and weaponry. Despite these efforts, Russia is widely believed to be gaining the upper hand in the conflict.
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President Biden, who has been at the helm during the Ukraine crisis, had previously pledged that the US would not deploy F-16 fighter jets, Abrams Tanks, long-range missiles like ATACMS, cluster bombs or Claymores, or US forces in Ukraine. These promises have been systematically broken.
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Officials within the Biden-Harris administration, who spoke to The Washington Post on condition of anonymity, have sought to assuage concerns about the use of land mines. They claim that the mines are "nonpersistent," meaning they will self-destruct or lose battery charge "within days or weeks" of deployment. They also stated that Ukraine has committed to avoiding the deployment of mines in "densely populated areas."
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"Russia uses them anyway," one official told the Post, referring to the controversial weapons that have not been used by the US since the Gulf War in 1991. The Biden administration has pledged to support "mine-clearance efforts" post-war, but it remains to be seen who will be in charge of these efforts once Biden's term ends.
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Biden's tenure concludes in mid-January, with Donald Trump set to take the reins. Trump, who won the presidential election, has vowed to end the war in Ukraine within days of assuming office. The current administration, however, has shown no inclination towards peace talks or similar measures, instead opting to funnel resources and weapons into Ukraine. Both Biden and Harris have also discussed the possibility of Ukraine's entry into NATO, a move that would undoubtedly have far-reaching implications.
