Russia itself uses cluster bombs in Ukraine, but they are banned in many parts of the world.
Moscow, Russia:
Russia’s foreign ministry said on Saturday that Washington’s decision to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions was an “act of desperation” that would have no impact on Moscow’s campaign in Ukraine.
“This is an act of desperation and shows weakness against the backdrop of the failure of the much-hyped Ukrainian counter-offensive,” ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement.
“The latest ‘wonder weapon’ that Washington and Kiev are betting on without thinking of the serious consequences will have no impact on the special military operation,” he said, using Russia’s official word for its campaign in Ukraine. “
Zakharova said that the decision “reflects the aggressive anti-Russian course adopted by the US, which aims to prolong the conflict in Ukraine as much as possible”.
He also said that Ukraine’s promises to use the controversial ammunition responsibly “are not worth anything”.
Russia itself uses cluster bombs in Ukraine, but they are banned in many parts of the world.
Humanitarian groups have strongly condemned the US decision to supply the cluster munitions, which could go unchecked for years to come and potentially endanger civilians.
US President Joe Biden admitted that supplying Ukraine with weapons capable of covering several football fields with hundreds of small explosives was “a difficult decision”.
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