U.S. will send Abrams tanks to Ukraine ahead of expected Russian offensive
Publishing timestamp: 2023-01-25 14:40:55
Summary
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will equip Ukraine with 31 M1A1 Abrams tanks, reversing its previous hesitation to arm Kyiv with tanks. The tanks, which are worth approximately $400 million, will be purchased using funds from the congressionally approved Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. Germany is also sending tanks to Ukraine to help in its fight against Russia. The Kremlin has condemned the potential weapons transfer, but the U.S. and other Western allies are expecting and welcoming the arrival of hundreds of armored vehicles and tanks in Ukraine in the coming months.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/25/ukraine-war-news-us-will-send-abrams-tanks.html