Both states will give Kiev’s forces infantry fighting vehicles, according to a joint statement
US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have confirmed reports that they will donate infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine. The news comes a day after France announced that if would send Western-designed ‘light tanks’ to Kiev.
According to a joint statement released by the White House and German Chancellery on Thursday evening, “the United States intends to supply Ukraine with Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, and Germany intends to provide Ukraine with Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles.”
“Both countries plan to train Ukrainian forces on the respective systems,” the statement continued.
It remains unclear how many of each type of vehicle will be sent to Ukraine and when they will be delivered.
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