Cluster bomb controversy hangs over Biden’s ‘chilly’ visit to UK

US cites military ‘expediency’ but allies warn bombs could lose Ukraine the ‘moral high ground’

Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak leave 10 Downing Street
Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak leave 10 Downing Street
(Image credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Joe Biden’s controversial decision to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine has overshadowed his visit to the UK, and risks fracturing the appearance of a united front at this week’s Nato leaders summit.

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