The US is to send 31 tanks to Ukraine as the West steps up its support for the nation’s efforts to push back Russian troops, president Joe Biden has confirmed
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He said: “The Abrams tanks are the most capable tanks in the world, but they’re also extremely complex to operate and maintain, so we’re also giving Ukraine the parts and equipment necessary to effectively sustain these tanks on the battlefield. Mr Biden said the announcement was “closely coordinated” with allies, expressing his gratitude to German Chancellor Olaf Scholzits covered Leopard 2 tanks after days of negotiations.
Britain committed to send a unit of 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine earlier this month, and Mr Biden also thanked Rishi Sunak and the UK for “continuing to step up” alongside France, Poland, the Netherlands and Sweden, who are all now set to send tanks.White House officials had previously ruled out supplying Abrams tanks to Ukraine over fears that they could prove of limited utility.
“And yet it is the right decision,” Brose said, arguing that it was up to Western democracies to help Ukraine stop Russia’s military campaign. Earlier on Wednesday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz told lawmakers the decision to send tanks was taken as a result of “intensive consultations, once again, with our allies and international partners.”It will take about three months for the first German tanks to be deployed in Ukraine, officials said, paving the way for a likely spring offensive.
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