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U.S. To Supply Ukraine With Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Germany Providing Patriot Battery

By Matthew Beinart

Thursday, January 5th, 2023

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U.S. To Supply Ukraine With Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Germany Providing Patriot Battery

Bradley Fighting Vehicle. (Photo: BAE Systems)

The U.S. is planning to supply Ukraine with Bradley fighting vehicles to assist in its ongoing fight against Russia’s invasion, the White House said Thursday. The announcement was included in a statement on President Biden’s call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, with Berlin detailing plans to also provide Ukraine with Marder infantry fighting vehicles and a Patriot air defense battery. “[Biden and Scholz] reiterated their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence. They reaffirmed their unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and the…

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