U.S. to supply antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to bolster defenses

The United States will provide antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine to strengthen its defenses against Russian forces, a U.S. official announced on November 19, 2024. This decision comes as President Biden aims to support Ukraine before Donald Trump takes office in January. Biden recently allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles against targets in Russia. The U.S. has requested that Ukraine use the mines only in unpopulated areas to minimize civilian risks. As the conflict continues, Ukraine is concerned about potential disadvantages in peace negotiations. Russia has warned of consequences for Ukraine's missile use, with President Putin hinting at a nuclear response.