The United States and Germany have both overcome reluctance and are set to send tanks to Ukraine in what will be an important boost in its fight to fend off Russia.
A decision by the US to send around 30 M1 Abrams tanks could be announced today, though it could take months for the tanks to be delivered, after a reversal by the Biden administration over sending the armoury.
US officials have said details are still being worked out with one stating that the tanks will be bought under an upcoming Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative package, which provides longer-range funding for weapons and equipment to be purchased from commercial vendors.
