Major U.S. allies responded negatively to Washington’s decision to include cluster munitions in a new, $800 million military aid package for Ukraine, with some citing the danger of such weapons to civilians while others pointed to international treaty violations. On July 7, the United States announced that it will send such weapons to Kyiv. The…
‘We Do Not Support’: World Leaders Turn Against Biden for Giving Ukraine Cluster Munitions
UK ‘Discourages’ Use of Cluster Munitions, Says Sunak
Britain “discourages” the use of cluster munitions, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said after the United States agreed to send the bombs to Ukraine. Mr. Sunak, who will be meeting President Joe Biden in London on Monday ahead of a NATO summit, said Britain is instead supporting Kyiv by providing tanks and long-range weapons. Answering…
Russian Pavilion Will Not Be Included in Edmonton Heritage Festival: Organizers
The Russian pavilion will not be part of the Edmonton Heritage Festival next month due to safety concerns, organizers say. In a public statement on July 7, the Edmonton Heritage Festival Association (EHFA) said the decision came after a “long consultative process” with both the Ukrainian and Russian pavilions ended in a stalemate. “Following a…
ANALYSIS: Westerners Ponder Putin’s Power After Mutiny Attempt
July 8, 2023
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In the aftermath of the Wagner mutiny attempt in Russia, there is a prevalent belief in the West that Putin’s control over the country has significantly waned. Analysts have cautioned Western policymakers to brace themselves for the potential chaos and risks that could arise in a post-Putin Russia. The short-lived mutiny orchestrated in Russia over…
‘Cluster Bombs’ Headed for Ukraine Pack a Punch, but Leave Lethal ‘Duds’ in Wake
July 7, 2023
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While defined as “dual purpose,” the “hundreds of thousands” of cluster munitions the United States is sending to Ukraine have one but function: Annihilate everything within its 7.5-acre blast spread. Used since at least World War II because of their low-tech efficiency and flexibility—and now banned by 123 countries—they can be launched from aircraft, drones,…
Biden Faces Strong Opposition From His Own Party on Cluster Munitions
July 7, 2023
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The decision of the Biden administration, following several months of internal debate, to include cluster munitions as part of its new $800 million aid package to Ukraine is opposed by members of his own party in Congress, who otherwise are allies of the administration’s support of the nation in its war with Russia. Congressional Democrats…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Visits Istanbul for Talks With Turkish President
July 7, 2023
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Istanbul on the evening of July 7, where he held talks with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It was Mr. Zelenskyy’s first trip to Turkey–a longstanding NATO member–since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine early last year. At a joint press conference held after the talks, Mr. Erdogan noted…
[ATL:NOW] ‘China’s Economy Is in Big Trouble’—Miles Yu on Janet Yellen’s Trip to China
July 7, 2023
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“China has been playing hard to get for the last several months and they would not talk. Now, they sort of relented. And so, they agreed to talk with American high-level cabinet members on matters that are vital to both nations’ economies. The reason why they relented is because China’s economy is in big trouble,…
US Will Send ‘Cluster Bombs’ to Ukraine With Conditions
July 7, 2023
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The United States will send so-called “cluster munitions” to Ukraine in its ongoing fight to drive Russian forces out of the country. Colin H. Kahl, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, said the United States has agreed to provide the controversial munitions after determining they have a “dud rate” of 2.5 percent and getting assurances…
US Decides to Send ‘Cluster Bombs’ to Ukraine—With Conditions
July 7, 2023
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The United States will send so-called “cluster munitions” to Ukraine in its ongoing fight to drive Russian forces out of the country. Speaking from the White House on July 7, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said President Joe Biden deferred the decision long as possible. After consulting international leaders and reviewing the situation on the…
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