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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maanya Sachdeva

Biden is considering sending controversial cluster munitions to help Ukraine

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The Biden administration is considering sending controversial cluster munition warheads to Ukraine, with people familiar with the matter revealing that an official announcement is expected soon.

Earlier this week, President Joe Biden announced an additional $500m in military aid for Ukraine, including more than 50 heavily armoured vehicles and missiles for their air defence system. These reinforcements are intended to fortify Ukraine’s counteroffensive launched earlier this month.

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