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US to send controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine despite international bans

  • President Biden approved sending cluster munitions to Ukraine as they face ammunition shortages in fighting against Russia.
  • Cluster munitions are widely banned internationally due to concerns about harming civilians, but the US, Russia, and Ukraine have not signed the ban.
  • The US will provide a version of the munition with a reduced failure rate to minimize risks.
  • Reactions from allies and human rights groups have been mixed, with some opposing cluster munitions while others see them as necessary.
  • Ukraine has pledged to use the munitions responsibly and avoid civilian areas as they attempt to reclaim territory from Russian forces.
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