US President Joe Biden confirmed the decision to transfer 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, an amount equivalent to one Ukrainian battalion. The US will also provide spare parts and begin training Ukrainian military personnel as soon as possible.
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US President Joe Biden announced the transfer of 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine on January 25, 2023.
The US will provide spare parts and training for the Ukrainian military alongside the tank transfer.
U.S. President Joe Biden announced the decision to send 31 M1A2 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.
US President Joe Biden announced the official transfer of 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine at a press conference.
The 31 tanks will form one tank battalion and training of Ukrainian tankers to operate them will begin as soon as possible.
Biden made the decision on the recommendation of Pentagon head Lloyd Austin.
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