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"Week, not Months": The US was told when the Armed Forces will start training on M1 Abrams

According to the White House Coordinator, before introducing a training plan for Ukrainian servicemen, it is necessary to "clarify the details". The White House Coordinator on National Security Strategic Communications John Kirby said that the United States of America's decision to supply M1 Abrams has been preparing for several weeks. CNN writes about it. Kirby noted that giving Ukraine advanced Western tank systems was both diplomatic and military efforts.

In this case, the exact terms of training of the Armed Forces tank crews are still unknown. It is reported that the Allies of Ukraine should first complete the preparation of the training plan. "How long will it take? I really can't say. They still work on it. We don't think it will take too long. You know, weeks, not months before they can clarify the details and start implementing it - training mode ", - explained John Kirby.

Kirby also commented on the calls of Ukrainian diplomats to provide the Armed Forces of combat aircraft, saying that in Ukraine continue to look for new opportunities. "We are constantly discussing with the Ukrainians their opportunities, and as I said, we develop them as the conditions change. It is impossible to blame Ukrainians that they want more and more systems. I spoke of fighters, but I have no ads This occasion, "the White House coordinator said.

Recall that on February 25, US President Joe Biden confirmed the correction of 31 units of American tanks M1 Abrams in Ukraine. The American leader also stated that the Ukrainian military will be trained on the issues of logistics, logistics and maintenance. Ambassador of Russia to the United States reacted to the supply of Ukraine to the United States, calling this initiative "unprecedented provocation".

The diplomat claims that all M1 Abrams delivered by the Armed Forces will be destroyed by the Russian army. Focus also wrote that on January 25, the German government reported 14 Leopard tanks. In total, 80 units of German combat tanks will receive from European countries. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the first LEOPARD combat tanks will arrive from Germany to Ukraine in about three months.