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Why is the US sending bombs banned in 111 countries to Ukraine?
The controversial bombs often lead to civilian deaths. Is the US crossing an ethical line by sending them to Ukraine?
Published On 4 Aug 2023
Despite the objections of lawmakers and some allies, the United States government is providing Ukraine with cluster bombs that the US itself hasn’t used since 2003. The US says it’s a necessary measure to help Ukraine protect itself — but the bombs, which are known to often cause civilian deaths, are banned by more than 100 countries. The Ukrainian government has promised that the weapons will not be used in populated areas, but there are already reports to the contrary. So has the US crossed an ethical line by sending these weapons to Ukraine?
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- Nancy Youssef (@nancyayoussef), national security correspondent, The Wall Street Journal
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