European countries have already sent German-made Leopards and some British Challengers.
The jet-powered Abrams tanks were a top demand from Ukraine until the US finally offered more than 30 of them in January. “Good news from minister Umerov. Abrams are already in Ukraine and are being prepared to reinforce our brigades,” he said on the Telegram messaging app.The jet-powered American tanks were a top demand from Ukraine until Washington finally offered more than 30 of them in January.
Kyiv has reported slow, steady progress so far, capturing villages and ground that it says improves its position, but has yet to force a major Russian retreat as it did three times last year.“I am grateful to our allies for fulfilling the agreements! We are looking for new contracts and expanding our supply geography,” Zelensky added.
US president Joe Biden said last week that the first American Abrams tanks would be delivered to Ukraine this week.