Zelenskyy's NATO push and cluster bomb defense dominate Biden meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defended his country's use of cluster munitions, which are banned by many NATO nations, and pushed for NATO membership during a news conference ahead of his meeting with President Joe Biden. Zelenskyy argued that Ukraine needs the weapons for self-defense and called for specific details on the requirements for NATO membership. While Biden has expressed caution about inviting Ukraine to join NATO before the war is over, Zelenskyy emphasized the need to eliminate membership as a bargaining chip in future peace talks with Russia. The US and other NATO allies have offered assistance to Ukraine, including long-term security guarantees and support for reforms.