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NATO Accuses Russia of Using Cluster Bombs in Ukraine
Officials made the accusation Friday as part of a display of a unified front in support of Ukraine, but rejected a plea from Kyiv to impose a no-fly zone over its airspace.
NATO officials, determined to show a unified front of support for Ukraine, on Friday accused Russia of using cluster bombs in its invasion, but rejected Kyiv’s plea to impose a no-fly zone over Ukrainian airspace, fearing that would draw the military alliance into a larger war with Russia.
Dozens of protesters waving Ukrainian flags chanted “NATO, act now!” outside the headquarters of the alliance as its foreign ministers met in a special session focused on helping Ukraine repel Russia’s expanding invasion. Ministers also met in sessions organized by the European Union and the Group of 7.
Inside the NATO headquarters, the ministers heard an appeal from Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, asking for more