Bloomberg: The United States will supply Ukraine with 31 Abrams tanks

The cost of delivery was estimated at $400 million

Bloomberg, citing its sources , reported that the Biden administration had decided to supply 31 Abrams tanks in the amount of $400 million. The Biden administration confirmed the information. Germany, according to the agency, delivered 14 Leopard 2 tanks.

The German Ministry of Defense reported that equipment would be brought to the front by spring. In addition to their own cars, Germany allowed re-export to other states.

The timing of deliveries from the United States has not yet been reported, but earlier there was information that it could take up to a year.

«Коммерсант»‎ Kommersant writes that Joe Biden added in his statement that support for Ukraine will continue for as long as necessary. The actions of the West do not pose a threat to Russia, and the purpose of the new supplies is to resolve the conflict fairly, to help Ukraine. Escalation of relations with Russia is not in the West's plans, Biden added. The White House spokesman also added that the new weapons could help Ukraine regain Crimea.