Rishi Sunak has said that the UK 'discourages' the use of cluster munitions, after the US committed to sending $800mn worth to Ukraine
for the weapons - which are banned in more than 100 countries - for some time as it suffers from a shortage of ammunition.A Ukrainian war crimes investigator inspects a remain of what is believed to be a cluster bomb in Kherson Oblast.Mr Sunak, who will be meeting US president Joe Biden in London on Monday ahead of a Nato summit, said the UK was providing tanks and long-range weapons to Ukraine instead.
"We will continue to do our part to support Ukraine against Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion, but we've done that by providing heavy battle tanks and most recently long-range weapons, and hopefully all countries can continue to support Ukraine."Russia's act of barbarism is causing untold suffering to millions of people.
Defending the decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine, the White House said Russia had already used similar weapons, and that Kyiv had committed to clearing up unexploded bomblets after the war. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday: "Ukraine has committed to post-conflict demining efforts to mitigate any potential harm to civilians and this will be necessary regardless of whether the United States provides these munitions or not because of Russia's widespread use of cluster munitions""Ukraine would not be using these munitions in some foreign land. This is their country they're defending.
The US had previously been cautious to grant Ukrainian wishes as the weapons have the potential to kill indiscriminately, putting civilians at risk.Unexploded bomblets have the potential to live in the ground for several years and can detonate unexpectedly.The UN says Ukraine has also used the weapons, which it denies.Colin H. Kahl, undersecretary of defense for policy, said: "We will be able to provide Ukraine with extra artillerly immediately.
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