The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has decided to transfer 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Bloomberg's Jordan Fabian, a White House-accredited journalist, tweeted, citing two officials.
According to Bloomberg, 31 M1 Abrams tanks will be transferred to Ukraine as part of a $400 million agreement.
At 12:00 Washington time (19:00 Kyiv time), Biden will deliver a special address on aid to Ukraine.
(Bloomberg) -- The Biden administration will send Ukraine 31 M1 Abrams tanks in a deal valued at $400 million, two officials familiar with the matter said.
— Jordan Fabian (@Jordanfabian) January 25, 2023
via @ACapaccio
According to media reports, European countries want to provide Ukraine with main battle tanks for two battalions, while the United States will equip one more.
Germany has agreed to supply Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2 battle tanks. The tanks, manufactured in Germany, will be taken from the Bundeswehr's stockpile.