US Approves Supply of Anti-Personnel Mines to Ukraine

The Biden administration has approved the supply of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine for the first time, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy. This decision follows the recent permission for Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles against targets in Russia, which was influenced by ongoing lobbying from Ukraine. The anti-personnel mines are reported to be 'non-persistent', meaning they will deactivate after a certain period, and the U.S. has requested Ukraine limit civilian risk. Meanwhile, Russia has claimed to have shot down 50 Ukrainian drones in a night, and the U.S. embassy in Kyiv has closed due to warnings of potential air attacks. Additionally, North Korea has reportedly sent more conventional weapons to Russia, further complicating the conflict. As tensions rise, there are fears of a nuclear disaster due to recent Russian strikes on Ukraine's power infrastructure.