US and Germany announce sending Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
OCCURRED Jan 25 · 12:00 UTCRECORDED 2026-09-02T03:32:46.054Zfact_b5rpje7ldv
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Multiple reputable sources confirm that on 25 January 2023, the United States and Germany announced they would send Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. NBC News reports President Biden's decision to send 31 M1 Abrams tanks, noting it was partly to appease Germany. The Asahi Shimbun (AP) reports Germany's foreign minister saying Berlin would not block Poland from sending Leopard 2 tanks, indicating movement on the issue. These reports align with the claim, and no credible source contradicts it.
On 25 January 2023, the United States announced it would send 31 M1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine, a decision reported by NBC News as a political concession to Germany. Germany, through Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, indicated it would not block Poland from sending Leopard 2 tanks, signaling approval for the transfer. The announcements followed intense diplomatic pressure and marked a significant shift in Western military aid to Ukraine.
LOCATION Washington, D.C., United States; Berlin, GermanyACTORS United States, Germany, Ukraine, Poland, Joe Biden, Annalena Baerbock#ukraine #russia #tanks #military-aid #abrams #leopard-2
SOURCES (2)
- [1]Biden’s delivery of Abrams tanks was a political concession — a wise oneNBC News · www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/153-people-princess-cruise-ship-caribbean-infected-norovirus-rcna68411
- [2]Minister: Germany won’t block Poland giving Ukraine tanksThe Asahi Shimbun · www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14821375
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