OTTAWA — Former foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy says Canada should work to convince eastern European countries alarmed by Russian aggression to abide by a treaty banning the use of anti-personnel landmines.

Poland and the three Baltic nations say they want to withdraw from the international treaty banning landmines due to the threat Moscow poses to front-line NATO states.

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia say they want to withdraw from the international treaty due to the threat Russia poses to them.{ai:summary}<p>Former Canadian foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy urges Canada to persuade Eastern European nations, particularly Poland and the Baltic states, to adhere to the treaty banning anti-personnel landmines despite their concerns over Russian aggression. </p><p>These countries are considering withdrawing from the treaty in response to perceived threats from Moscow. #foreignaffairs</p>

Poland, Baltic states look to quit Ottawa treaty banning landmines due to Russian threat

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