Biden says sending cluster munitions to Ukraine was 'difficult decision,' but 'they needed them'
- President Biden defended the decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, citing their need for ammunition in their counteroffensive against Russia.
- The decision was a difficult one for Biden, but he ultimately approved the transfer after consulting with allies and lawmakers.
- Cluster munitions are banned by more than 100 countries due to their potential harm to civilians and the long-lasting explosive hazards they pose.
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Biden defends decision to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine, says 'they are running out of ammunition'
United States President Joe Biden defended his decision to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine, calling it a "very difficult decision". The bomb has a record of taking the lives of civilians. The president stated that it had taken him "a while to be convinced to do it", however, he decided because "the Ukrainians are running out of ammunition".
Ukraine live briefing: Biden defends cluster munitions decision; Erdogan expresses support for Kyiv’s bid to join NATO
Ukraine is "running out of ammunition," Biden told reporters after the administration's decision to supply Kyiv with the controversial weapons.
Pentagon defends sending Ukraine cluster munitions
The Pentagon on Friday (July 7) defended the decision by the United States to send Ukraine widely-banned cluster munitions as part of a security assistance package, a move Kyiv has said would have an "extraordinary psycho-emotional impact" on occupying Russian forces.
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