Biden approves supply of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine to counter Russian advances

President Biden has approved the supply of non-persistent anti-personnel land mines to Ukraine. This decision aims to help Ukraine slow Russian advances in its eastern regions. The US expects Ukraine to use these mines within its own territory, avoiding civilian areas. This marks a shift from previous support, which focused on anti-tank mines. The new anti-personnel mines are designed to become inert after a set time, differing from Russian mines. They require a battery to detonate, ensuring they do not pose a long-term threat.