US decision to send cluster munitions ‘unanimous’, says US national security advisor

President Joe Biden has approved the shipment of cluster munitions to Ukraine following a unanimous recommendation from his national security team, according to made by US national security advisor Jake Sullivan. Sullivan acknowledged the difficult nature of the described the decision as ‘difficult’, stating adding that it had required a thorough examination of the potential harm to civilians. He said that President Biden decided to approve the transfer after careful consideration and consultations with allies, partners, and members of Congress.

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