Russia blames Biden administration for prolonging Ukraine conflict

MOSCOW: Russia has strongly critisized the Biden administration over it’s policy reversal in approving the shipment of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, charging the US of fueling the fire by "fully committing to prolonging the Ukraine conflict."

The outgoing US administration remains fully committed to extending the Ukraine conflict, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said during a press briefing in Moscow.

Peskov commented on reports that US President Joe Biden approved the delivery of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, suggesting that this aligns with his administration's overall stance on Ukraine.

"If we observe the general trend of the outgoing US administration, they are doing everything possible to continue the war within their remaining time," he said.

"President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine," The Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing two unnamed US officias who also claimed Kyiv has pledged not to deploy them in densely populated areas.

While Ukraine has welcomed the decision, human rights organizations and arms control advocates, including the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) have condemned the decision. Anti-personnel mines have long been condemned for their potential to harm civilians and their long-term danger after a conflict.

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