
StoryGraph Biggest Story 2023-07-08 -- send cluster munitions to ukraine (5), president joe biden (5), use cluster (4), dud rates (4), using cluster munitions (3)
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The US’s controversial decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, explained
Why cluster bombs are different from other US weapons sent to Ukraine.
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Top Dems break with Biden over sending cluster bombs to Ukraine
Some lawmakers say the decision cedes the moral high ground and will kill civilians.
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FLASHBACK: White House Press Secretary Said Using Cluster Munitions Would Be A Potential ‘War Crime’
Then-White House press secretary Jen Psaki called Russia’s alleged use of cluster munitions a potential “war crime."
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Live updates: Russia's war in Ukraine
It's the 500th day of Russia's war in Ukraine. With a pivotal NATO summit looming, Ukraine has held high-profile meetings and secured controversial cluster munitions from the US. Follow live updates here.
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During a portion of an interview with Washington Post columnist and CNN host Fareed Zakaria set to air on Sunday's broadcast of CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS" | Clips
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U.S. approves cluster bombs despite humanitarian concerns
The controversial weapons have been banned in more than 100 countries.
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