Put Russia in place: Biden confirmed the supply of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine (video)

This will form one tank battalion to protect Ukraine's sovereignty, said the White House chairman during a speech on February 25, which was broadcast by CNBC. Biden's statement was in response to Germany's position on the immediate provision of Leopard tanks, which, according to the Ukrainian authorities, were necessary to fight Russia.

At the same time, the American leader noted that the supply of Abrams tanks is not an offensive threat to the Russian Federation, but by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a counter -offensive to release the occupied territories. "That's what is being said. To help Ukraine protect and protect Ukrainian land. This is not an offensive threat to Russia. There is no offensive threat," Biden said.

The US president added that, in his opinion, Russian troops have to return "where they are place", namely in Russia. And as soon as it happens, this war will be put. Joe Biden also stated that M1 Abrams are the most capable tanks in the world, but they are extremely difficult to operate and maintain, so Washington will provide Ukraine with the details and equipment needed to effectively support these tanks on the battlefield.

The US side also intends to teach the Ukrainian military on the issues of logistics, logistics and maintenance as soon as possible. "It takes time to put these tanks. And during this time we must be sure that Ukrainians can fully integrate them into their defense system," the President added. According to the Foreign Policy reporter in Jack's Pentagon, in addition to the US tanks, 120mm shells, 8 tactical vehicles and vehicles, as well as maintenance vehicles will be sent to Ukraine.

He noted that 31 Abrams tank will be purchased for Ukraine within a few months within a military assistance package worth $ 400 million. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the American colleague for the decision to give Ukraine tanks Abrams. "This is an important step towards victory. Today, the free world is more united by a common goal - the liberation of Ukraine. We are moving forward!" - the head of state wrote on Twitter.

Recall that the US intentions to transfer to Ukraine 31 American M1 Abrams tank reported January 25 Bloomberg correspondent at the White House Jordan Fabian. According to him, the amount of the next military assistance package of Ukraine will be $ 400 million. For its part, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation officially commented on Germany's decision to unlock the supply of Leopard 2 tanks 2 in Ukraine.