World Jul 16 Putin warns Ukraine against using U.S.-supplied cluster bombs, saying Russia has its own ‘sufficient stockpile’ By Elise Morton, Felipe Dana, Associated Press
World Jul 13 Pentagon says controversial cluster munitions have arrived in Ukraine U.S. leaders have said the U.S. will send a version of the munition that has a reduced "dud rate," meaning fewer of the smaller bomblets fail to explode. By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
World Jul 07 Watch 9:26 Why the U.S. decision to give Ukraine cluster bombs has sparked concerns President Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine in its fight against Russia has sparked concerns from NATO allies and an outcry from human rights activists who say it's a mistake. More than 120 countries have signed a convention… By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn
World Jul 07 Watch 7:21 NATO leaders to discuss Ukraine support, revamp of military plans at summit NATO leaders will meet next week in Lithuania nearly a year-and-a-half into Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Though Ukraine is not a member, the alliance is supporting Kyiv with billions of dollars in weapons and aid. At issue during the meeting… By Laura Barrón-López, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Zeba Warsi, Tess Conciatori
World Jul 07 WATCH: Pentagon announces the U.S. will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package The Pentagon will send thousands of cluster munitions as part of a new military aid package worth up to $800 million. By Zeke Miller, Tara Copp, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press
Jul 06 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing after reports that U.S. will provide cluster bombs to Ukraine By Nomaan Merchant, Lolita C. Baldor, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Biden administration is expected to announce on Friday that the Pentagon will send thousands of bombs as part of a new military aid package worth up to $800 million for the war effort against Russia. Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch Islamists Fighting with Syrian Rebels Get Arms from Saudi Arabia and Qatar As airstrikes and battles continue to rage in Syria, more arms are getting into that country even as Turkey tightens its shared border. The New York Times reported that Saudi and Qatari weapons are in the hands of opposition fighters,… Continue watching