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World May 11

Ukraine awaits arrival of U.S. tanks that could be game-changer in fight against Russia

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

Politics Jan 25

U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tanks patrol the beach during a training mechanized assault for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018 in Ustka, Poland, June 12, 2018. Picture taken June 12, 2018. U.S. Marine Corps/Staff Sgt. Photo by Dengrier M. Baez/Handout via REUTERS.
What you need to know about the Abrams tanks bound for Ukraine

U.S. officials balked for months at sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, insisting they were too complicated and too hard to maintain and repair. That has abruptly changed.

By Tara Copp, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press

Politics Jan 25

FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian servicemen stand n on their tanks near the frontline town of Bakhmut
U.S. and Germany send battle tanks to aid Ukraine against Russia

Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder will hold a news conference on Wednesday following news that 31 Abrams tanks will be sent to Ukraine as that country continues to fend off an invasion by Russia.

By Frank Jordans, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press

Politics Jan 25

FILE PHOTO: M1 Abrams tanks and armored vehicles sit in a rail yard in Southeast Washington
WATCH: Biden announces 31 Abrams tanks will be sent to Ukraine for fight against Russian invasion

President Joe Biden will deliver remarks on supporting Ukraine Wednesday as the U.S. prepares to send tanks to the embattled country.

By Associated Press

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