In a concerning shift amidst escalating conflicts in Eastern Europe, Ukraine has formally announced its withdrawal from the mine ban treaty, alongside five other countries, in an effort to bolster its defense capabilities. Finland has also exited the Ottawa Treaty to strengthen its own defense with anti-personnel mines, sparking grave concerns from UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk regarding the implications for global peace. As geopolitical tensions rise, the defense sector is witnessing a spike in landmine production, raising questions about the future of the Ottawa Convention and the adherence to mine bans during wartime. Experts and officials are questioning the viability of maintaining such bans in the face of ongoing aggression, particularly from Russia.