In addition leopard germans, Ukraine American will have Abrams. The same thing was happening in Washington, hours after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz approved the change in his government’s stance and announced that heavy tanks were being sent to support Kiev. And an appearance was expected Minister Joe Biden at the White House to make a statement confirming the leaks that have been in the media since Tuesday. US to send 31 M1 Abrams tanks Y eight support vehicles to Kiev.
The tanks will not be delivered immediately, and leaks before the official announcement indicate that eight support vehicles have been delivered alongside the tanks. autumn. But the decision has been made Contributing to unlocking the German rejection. and a mark change of posture Democratic Administration Regarding the shipment of these heavy battle tanks, which Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has been requesting for some time but feared by Moscow could be seen as a escalation step.
“Today’s announcement continues the strong work and commitment of US-led countries around the world to help Ukraine. defend their sovereignty and territorial integrity“, said Biden emphasizing this”It is not an offensive threat. The President also announced this morning that he spoke on the phone with his counterparts in Germany, France, England and Italy and conveyed his special thanks to Scholz.
Logistical difficulties
So far the USA resisted to put the Abrams, the main heavy battle tank, into service since 1980. Officially, logistical difficulties The more than 60-tonne tank presents for the war in Ukraine, including the difficulties represented by the special preparation the Ukrainians will need to deal with them, and the difficulties involved in their maintenance.
even last week Under Secretary of Defense Colin Kahllook like illegal The shipment reminds reporters after a visit to Kyiv that “Abrams is a piece of equipment. very complex, expensive and what is this for It’s hard to train.”
In autumn
According to press reports prior to the announcement, Abrams said, they won’t leave backups Most of the military aid given to Ukraine so far has come from here. manufacturers will be involved. To get 31 tanks, Aid funds to Kiev already existing Approved by Congress.
Even before Biden’s official announcement Kremlin was there minimized the impact Who will make the decision? According to Russian news agencies, the government of Vladimir Putin, “They will burn like the others” tanks and they are believed to be potential to help ukraine exaggerated.
Source: Informacion
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