Berlin's decision to allow send tanks to bolster Kyiv's forces suggests there may have been a shift in Washington too.
Generously, you'd call the tank debate an evolution of views among Western policymakers.
Remember the Germans had said consistently that they didn't want it to be only their tank fighting the Russians. The Americans said no. Their tank is much larger, has fuel issues - it's designed to work with jet fuel not readily available on the Ukrainian frontline, it's far heavier and relies on a unique, complex supply chain. Remember, in war, the success of any army and its kit is wholly reliant on a constant, smooth supply chain.
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