Colin H. Kahl, undersecretary of defense for policy, briefs the media at the Pentagon on a new aid package the US will deliver to Ukraine, including the decision to send cluster munitions. For live updates on Ukraine 👉
Controversial cluster munitions included in massive US aid packageThe deal includes controversial cluster munitions, which have been hotly debated since reports emerged that the US was considering sending them.
Also included in the package are Bradley and Stryker armored vehicles and an array of ammunition, such as rounds for howitzers and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, he said.Colin H. Kahl, under secretary of defense for policy, is now briefing reporters at the Pentagon.Jake Sullivan has left the podium and Karine Jean-Pierre is now updating reporters on other topics.
The National Security adviser said they would do all they can to help Ukraine retake its territory but Washington did not condone it going beyond that.'Unanimous decision' to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine Mr Sullivan says he will leave that announcement to the Pentagon, which has a conference scheduled for 7:30pm UK time."Ukraine has been requesting cluster munitions to defend itself against Russian aggression.
A press briefing from the White House with press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and national security advisor Jake Sullivan is expected to begin shortly.Follow our live blog for the key updates, or watch the briefing live here...A former US Ambassador to NATO has said she believes Washington should provide cluster munitions to Ukraine.
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