The USA and Germany look set to commit their tanks to the conflict in Ukraine

The USA and Germany are on the verge of confirming that they will send battle tanks to Ukraine. The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has been under growing international pressure to approve the export of the Leopard 2 tanks. The US had argued that its M1 Abrams tanks aren't suited to the conflict in Ukraine but is about to begin the process of sending them.

Newsday also hears reaction from neighbouring Poland, that has been instrumental in persuading Germany to change its mind.

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