Contrary to Russian embassy’s claim, U.S. did not ‘confess to committing war crimes’ after deciding to provide Ukraine with controversial cluster munitions.
Russia, which is not a signatory to the convention, also reacted harshly to the move.
Kirby told ABC that "We are very mindful of the concerns about civilian casualties and unexploded ordnance being picked up by civilians or children and being hurt. Of course, we're mindful of that. And we're going to focus with Ukraine on de-mining." Ukrainian officials and government advisers welcome the weapons. Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior adviser to the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy,
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