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European Militaries Debate Cluster Munitions Amid Russian Threat

4/27/2025

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European militaries are considering the controversial return of cluster munitions to bolster their defenses against Russian forces, as experts from RUSI warn of inadequate ground troops and air defense systems. With ethical dilemmas looming, countries like Lithuania have opted out of the cluster munition treaty, prioritizing national security in these tense times.

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European militaries are considering the controversial return of cluster munitions to bolster their defenses against Russian forces, as experts from RUSI warn of inadequate ground troops and air defense systems. With ethical dilemmas looming, countries like Lithuania have opted out of the cluster munition treaty, prioritizing national security in these tense times.