After months of requests from Ukraine, Australia will donate 49 M1 Abrams tanks to assist in their defense against the Russian invasion. The $245 million donation follows discussions with Ukrainian officials and a careful assessment of Australia's capabilities.
Australia ’s donation of 49 tanks to Ukraine came after months of pleas from Ukraine ’s ambassador for more support, but Defence Minister Richard Marles says the donation is not a backflip. Asked on ABC News Breakfast why he was now prepared to offer more, after previously saying donating tanks “wasn’t on the agenda”, Marles said the government talks with the Ukrainian government “consistently around how best we can support them”.
“We look at the material we have, its effectiveness, the shape it’s in, to be frank, whether it would be able to make a difference, whether it can be sustained and maintained so it can be kept in the fight,” Marles said.“And the Abrams tanks fit all of that criteria and we’re pleased to be in a position to give them to Ukraine.
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