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Biden Mulls Cluster Bombs for Ukraine as Reports Emerge of Kyiv’s Use of Banned Landmines

HeadlineJun 30, 2023

CNN reports the Biden administration is strongly considering approving the transfer of cluster munition warheads to Ukraine. The weapons are banned under the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which has been signed by U.S. allies including the U.K., France and Germany. Ukraine, Russia and the United States never signed the treaty.

Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch reports it has uncovered new evidence of Ukraine’s indiscriminate use of banned anti-personnel landmines. Russia has also laid mines, killing and injuring civilians. Unlike Russia, Ukraine is a signatory to the 1997 Ottawa Treaty, which comprehensively bans anti-personnel mines. All 31 NATO member states have signed the treaty — except the United States.

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