What are Abrams tanks and why is the US sending them to Ukraine?
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US to accelerate delivery of tanks to Ukraine
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U.S. closer to approving 'significant number' of Abrams tanks to Ukraine - POLITICO
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Ukraine Needs To Up-Armor Its American-Made M-1 Tanks
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U.S. poised to send tanks to Ukraine - CBS News
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What we know about US Abrams tanks arriving in Ukraine 'next week', Russia- Ukraine war News
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US sending 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in response to Kyiv's appeal
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U.S. expects to begin delivering Abrams tanks to Ukraine in September - POLITICO
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What could future deliveries of Western tanks mean for the war in Ukraine?
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Biden announces US will send Abrams tanks to Ukraine, U.S.
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55) Abrams tanks will burn down just like the others if sent to Ukraine, says Kremlin