Lithuania withdraws from the convention against cluster munitions, citing security concerns about Russia.
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The decision has been criticized by human rights organizations, which warn it could put civilian lives at risk. Lithuania thus becomes the first country to leave the convention, adopted in 2008. Withdrawing from the treaty allows the country to increase the effectiveness of its defenses against possible attacks.
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Lituania este prima țară care se retrage din Convenţia internaţională împotriva muniţiilor cu dispersie / Autoritățile de la Vilnius se tem că țara ar putea fi următoarea țintă a Rusiei și vor să își consolideze apărarea
Lituania, decizie controversată. Țara se retrage din Convenția internațională împotriva munițiilor cu dispersie
Lituania se retrage azi din Convenţia internaţională împotriva muniţiilor cu dispersie, de teama Rusiei
Lituania se retrage azi din Convenţia internaţională împotriva muniţiilor cu dispersie, de teama Rusiei
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