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)
The US’s controversial decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, explained
Why cluster bombs are different from other US weapons sent to Ukraine.
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.
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."
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.
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
U.S. approves cluster bombs despite humanitarian concerns
The controversial weapons have been banned in more than 100 countries.
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