JUST IN: President Biden announces that the U.S. will send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in its war against Russia. The U.S. will also provide the necessary training and supplies needed to operate and run these tanks, Biden says.
The U.S. will also provide the necessary training and supplies needed to operate and run these tanks, he said.The president said sending the tanks will"enhance Ukraine’s capacity to defend its territory and achieve its strategic objectives" because they are"the most capable tanks in the world.”
During a background call previewing Biden’s remarks, senior administration officials said the announcement is “very much a continuation of our effort to provide Ukraine with the capabilities that they need to continue to better defend themselves.” Senior administration officials also emphasized that 31 M1 Abrams tanks are the equivalent of one Ukrainian tank battalion.
Additionally, the U.S. will provide a training program to maintain and operate the tanks, as well as eight M88 recovery vehicles to go along with the Abrams tanks that will “provide recovery operations to make sure that the Ukrainians will be able to keep these Abrams up and running,” a senior administration official said.This decision was made after “continued diplomatic conversations” over the last few weeks with European allies and partners, including Germany, a senior official said.
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