In the discussion about the use of cluster munitions, the Ukrainian ambassador Makeiev tried to appease. He also stressed that the ammunition should not be used on Russian territory.
After the US announced that it would be supplying cluster munitions to Ukraine, the Ukrainian ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, tried to appease. There is a clear plan, Makeiev said collectively Morning magazine from ARD and ZDF. “First of all, we will not use cluster munitions on Russian territory.” Secondly, it will not be used against civilian institutions. Areas hit by cluster munitions would then be prioritized for mine clearance.
Some NATO countries – including Germany – have outlawed the use of these dangerous weapons by international agreement. The US announced on Friday that it would provide Ukraine with cluster munitions.
Russian Embassy speaks of war crimes
Yesterday, US President Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, informed the public about Ukraine’s commitments to use the announced US supply of cluster munitions.
He also emphasized that the government in Kiev had given written assurances that the cluster munitions would not be used on Russian territory or in populated areas.
According to the Russian embassy in Washington, the US has admitted to war crimes with the White House decision to supply cluster munitions. “We have closely followed statements by White House National Security Spokesman John Kirby regarding the supply of cluster munitions to Ukraine. He has effectively admitted that the United States committed war crimes in the Ukraine conflict,” the embassy said late Sunday evening via Telegram.
Russia and Ukraine blame each other
Both Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of having already used cluster munitions. In the course of the war against Ukraine, Russia has shelled Ukrainian towns across the country – including with cluster munitions. This is what rockets and bombs are called, which burst in the air over the target and scatter many small explosive devices.
conflicting parties as a source
Information on the course of the war, shelling and casualties provided by official bodies of the Russian and Ukrainian conflict parties cannot be directly checked by an independent body in the current situation.
Cluster munitions are controversial above all because a significant proportion of them do not detonate, but remain on site as duds, thus endangering the population. In addition, large parts of Ukraine are now mined.