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The talks come as Sunak speaks out against the use of cluster munitions
Biden’s meeting with Sunak comes after the British prime minister expressed his disapproval of the use of cluster bombs following the US decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine.
Sunak saying over the weekend that the UK “advises against” the use of cluster bombs after the US announced its decision to give them to kyiv.
Some human rights groups oppose the use of cluster munitions due to concerns that unexploded minibombs, or duds, could explode after battle, potentially injuring or killing innocent civilians.
Noting that the UK was one of at least 123 countries that have signed a convention banning the use of cluster munitions, Sunak said: “We will continue to do our part to support Ukraine against Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion, but we have done by providing heavy battle tanks and more recently long-range weapons, you know, and hopefully all countries can continue to support Ukraine.”
What to expect on Monday
Biden will face a busy day of talks and meetings on Monday aimed at strengthening the “special relationship” between the US and the UK.
The president is expected to hold talks first with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing St. The talks will mark the sixth meeting between the two world leaders since Sunak took office last October.
Biden is later expected to visit King Charles III at Windsor Castle, a royal residence outside London. This will be the first meeting for him since the king’s coronation, which Biden did not attend, with first lady Jill Biden going in her place.
Biden begins trip through Europe with visit to London
President Joe Biden kicked off his trip to Europe on Monday with a visit to the British capital, where he will meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III.
The two world leaders will seek to strengthen the “special relationship” between their two countries, an alliance that has been put to the test by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The war in Ukraine will be high on the agenda, and Biden and Sunak are expected to discuss the counter-offensive, as well as Ukraine’s offer to join NATO.
