Controversy Surrounds US Decision to Send Cluster Bombs to Ukraine

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Controversy Surrounds US Decision to Send Cluster Bombs to Ukraine
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President Joe Biden's decision to include cluster bombs in the latest weapons package for Ukraine has sparked controversy among members of Congress. Some Democrats, including Rep. Barbara Lee, argue that the use of cluster bombs crosses a moral line and risks losing moral leadership. The Biden administration has expressed differing views on whether the weapons violate international law. While some Republicans support the decision, Democrats like Sen. Chris Coons defend Biden's choice, stating that the Ukrainians need the weapons to prevent the Russian offensive.

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