Reznikov emphasized that Ukraine has the full confidence and strong support of the United States.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Oleksiy Reznikov, had a telephone conversation with his American colleague Lloyd Austin. Significantly, the conversation took place on the eve of Joe Biden’s speech at the White House.
In his Twitter based on the results of the conversation with Austin, Reznikov announced “more good news”.
“Had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin. We discussed the results of Ramstein-8, the further strengthening of the Ukrainian army, including the supply of tanks and maintenance of new weapons. More good news will be announced soon,” he wrote.
Reznikov emphasized that Ukraine has the full confidence and strong support of the United States.
At 19:00 Kyiv time Joe Biden will speak at the White House regarding the continued support of Ukraine by the United States. The American mass media are waiting for the announcement of the transfer of the main battle tanks of the US Abrams to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
It is also known that the $400 million package is likely to include 31 Abrams. The transfer of tanks, which the Pentagon had denied until recently, took place the day before confirmed in the White House.
Biden then noted that the tanks will be purchased as part of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), which means that they will not be taken from the Pentagon’s stockpiles.
Abrams broadcast will take place in the background positive decision of Germany regarding Leopard for Ukraine.
Abrams tanks – characteristics
This is the main battle tank of the USA, serially produced since 1980. It is in service with the US Army and Marine Corps, as well as the Armed Forces of Egypt, Australia, Morocco and a number of Middle Eastern states.
Abrams is currently one of the heaviest tanks, its combat mass has exceeded 62 tons.
Abrams initiated the use of a number of innovative solutions, including a computerized fire control system and separate storage of ammunition using ejection panels.