Regarding the effectiveness of the American Abrams tanks, Joe Payne said: "Abrams tanks are the best tanks in the world (…) and we will be training Ukrainians soon, while we work to get them to the battlefield".
turnip American president To the military assistance provided by his country, he hopes to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and defend its territory"adding "We are united in our support of Ukraine and eager to win the battle because it is a confrontation for freedom".
And he said "American tanks and aid to Ukraine do not pose an offensive threat to Russia".
The US decision came in the wake of Germany’s agreement to send 14 Leopard 2A6 tanks from its stockpile.
Germany had said that its tanks would not be sent unless the United States put its Abrams tanks as an option on the table, not wanting to anger Russia without the United States committing to sending its own tanks similarly.
And about Western support for UkraineHe said "I made phone calls to the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Britain to consult about the support".
The White House stated that the decision to send tanks to Ukraine came after diplomatic talks over the past weeks with the participation of President Biden and the Minister of Defense.
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Biden said that the United States would send 31 to Ukraine Abrams tankThus, the arsenal of Western weapons that the Ukrainian army is gathering in preparation for a counterattack that it is preparing to launch against the Russian forces will be strengthened.
Regarding the effectiveness of the American Abrams tanks, Joe Payne said: “Abrams tanks are the best tanks in the world (…) and we will train Ukrainians soon, while we are working to bring them to the battlefield.”
turnip American president to the military aid provided by his country, eager to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and defend its territory,” adding, “We are united in our support for Ukraine and eager to win the battle because it is a confrontation for freedom.”
However, he added, “American tanks and aid to Ukraine do not constitute an offensive threat to Russia.”
The US decision came in the wake of Germany’s agreement to send 14 Leopard 2A6 tanks from its stockpile.
Germany had said that its tanks would not be sent unless the United States put its Abrams tanks as an option on the table, not wanting to anger Russia without the United States committing to sending its own tanks similarly.
And about Western support for Ukraine“I made phone calls to the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Britain to consult about the support provided,” he said.
The White House stated that the decision to send tanks to Ukraine came after diplomatic talks over the past weeks with the participation of President Biden and the Minister of Defense.