The Protocol was adopted at a conference of the states-parties to the Convention in Geneva on November 28, 2003.
Under the Protocol’s terms, the states-parties take on obligations to clear territory (defusing, removing or destroying) of explosive remnants of war (this term covers unexploded grenades, artillery shells, bombs and similar ammunition) in the post-conflict period.
The Protocol’s provisions apply only to future armed conflicts.
Ratification of the Protocol will make it possible to adapt the provisions of the Convention and its protocols to the reality of today, which is in keeping with Russia’s interests.