"Today, I'm announcing that the United States will be sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, the equivalent of one Ukrainian battalion," President Biden said.
Storyboard
U.S. to send tanks to Ukraine: What to know
President Biden announced Wednesday that the U.S. will send 31 top-of-the-line M-1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, delivering on a key request from Kyiv that will provide a major boost to Ukrainian firepower over the coming months. Here's the latest.
WHAT TO KNOW
President Biden delivered remarks on the United States' "continued support for Ukraine" on Wednesday.
Once again, Russia alluded to its nuclear arsenal in a bid to dissuade the U.S. and its NATO allies from helping Ukraine resist the full-scale invasion President Vladimir Putin launched almost 11 months ago.
Near the Ukraine-Russia border — Ukraine's leaders repeated their urgent plea for the country's Western allies to send modern battle tanks.
War in Ukraine
