Author: Oman Al Yahyai
Published on: 18/03/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
Chinese military drills near Taiwan ramp up in recent days, according to the Taiwanese defence ministry. China issuing a warning over support for Taiwan's independence and Taipei accusing Beijing of being a "troublemaker" 43 Chinese drones and ships entered the island's air defence identification zone. China rejects accusations from G7 diplomats who criticised Beijing's maritime activities. G7 condemned China's "illicit, provocative, coercive and dangerous actions" in joint statement. Poland and the Baltic states say they want to withdraw from an international treaty banning anti-personnel mines. Russia has not joined the 1997 treaty, and its full-scale invasion of Ukraine has turned the war-torn country into the most mine-laden nation in the world. Estonia, Lithuania and Poland have pledged to spend 5% of their GDP on defence. Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovile Sakaliene says the recommended withdrawal sent a "clear message" about protecting the region's borders. Finland, which is not a signatory of the joint statement, said in December that it was also considering leaving the treaty due to Russia's use of anti-personnel mines in Ukraine. At least 5,757 people — mostly civilians — were killed or wounded by landmines.
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