In total, the United States provided Ukraine with $27.1 billion in aid.
The United States will hand over 31 tanks to Ukraine Abrams within a few months as part of a $400 million military aid package.
How reported Foreign Policy Correspondent Jack Detsch, the US is also providing Ukraine with 120mm shells, 8 tactical vehicles, support vehicles and maintenance funds.
In total, the US has provided Ukraine with $27.1 billion in military aid since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.
Abrams tanks for Ukraine
Today, US President Joe Biden officially announced delivery of 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. One tank battalion will be formed from them.
Discussions regarding the supply of American tanks to Ukraine have been going on for several weeks. Previously, representatives of the administration of the US president stated that the M1 Abrams is difficult to maintain, the process of learning to use them will take a long time, and these tanks also consume a lot of fuel. To which Ukraine replied that Western tanks would provide the Armed Forces with greater mobility and protection against a new Russian offensive. The new tanks will also help to de-occupy the territories captured by the Russians.
However, after Germany agreed to transfer its battle tanks to Ukraine, the White House confirmed that the US authorities are preparing an official announcement about the supply of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. A source familiar with the matter said these are interrelated decisions.
According to Politico, in the US are considered the opportunity to transfer tens of units of Abrams tanks to Ukraine.