The United States may decide whether to approve the delivery of cluster munitions to Ukraine as early as this week. This was announced by American officials, according to CBS News.
The media outlet reported that Biden was considering approving Ukraine's long-standing request for cluster munitions to meet its high demand for ammunition for a counteroffensive against Russian forces that is progressing more slowly than expected.
A single cluster munition generally dispenses bomblets that can cover five times as much area as conventional munitions, according to a U.S. official.
The Convention on Cluster Munitions took effect in 2010 and bans the use, production and stockpiling of cluster munitions in the 123 states that are parties or signatories. The U.S, Russia and Ukraine have not signed the treaty.
CBS News claims that both Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders are using cluster munitions on the battlefield.
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