LATEST: German officials say they plan to deliver 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
The U.S. could commit to sending between 30 to 50 tanks to Ukraine under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.A M1A2 Abrams battle tank of the US army that will be used for military exercises by the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, is pictured at the Baltic Container Terminal in Gdynia, Dece. 03, 2022.While President Joe Biden has not made a final decision, the transfer of Abrams would presumably enable Germany to authorize the transfer of German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
The U.S. believes the number of Russians killed or injured fighting in Ukraine is well above 100,000, according to people familiar with the matter.
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