The head of the Spanish Ministry of Defense spoke out against the US decision to transfer cluster munitions to Ukraine

The head of the Spanish Ministry of Defense, Margarita Robles, spoke out against the US decision to transfer cluster munitions to Ukraine.

The head of the Spanish defense department made a corresponding statement on July 8 at a rally in Madrid.

The minister’s statement is quoted by the agency.

What the head of the Spanish Ministry of Defense said

The minister noted that the decision to transfer cluster munitions to Ukraine was made by the US government, and not the North Atlantic Alliance, of which Spain is a member.

No to cluster munitionsRobles said, emphasizing that certain weapons and ammunition cannot be supplied under any circumstances.

The use of cluster munitions is banned in 110 countries, including Spain.

Let us remind you that the day before, US Presidential Assistant for National Security Jake Sullivan said that Washington had decided to transfer cluster munitions to Ukraine.

The White House representative noted that Ukraine provided the United States with written guarantees that when cluster munitions are used, the risks to civilians will be minimized.

US Department of Defense spokesman Patrick Ryder said on Thursday that the Pentagon will select cluster munitions for Ukraine that will pose a minimal threat to civilians.