The Controversy Surrounding U.S. Cluster Bomb Supply to Ukraine

Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the Biden administration's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, stating that it was a last resort due to supply constraints and the risk of Ukraine running out of ammunition. Blinken's comments come during a NATO summit in Lithuania, where the entry of Finland and Sweden into the alliance and the war in Ukraine are being discussed. Cluster munitions have been criticized for leaving behind unexploded ordinances that endanger civilians, and many countries have signed a convention prohibiting their use. While the decision has faced criticism from U.S. allies and human rights groups, Ukraine and some Republicans have welcomed the move. Blinken denies that the decision has affected U.S. credibility with allies.