US military official gives Ukraine tank delivery schedule

(RT) ⸻ The US Army Secretary Christine Wormuth has expressed doubts about whether Ukraine will receive US-made M1 Abrams tanks in 2023, as the Pentagon is considering several scenarios, including building the needed hardware from scratch or sourcing it from current operators. Wormuth explained that the lengthy wait time is due to the fact that the US will not only have to supply the tanks themselves, but also provide the necessary recovery vehicles, ammunition, and training for Ukrainian troops. She added that Washington is looking at other options that would involve "countries that we've sold tanks to previously." However, this could disrupt relations with important allies. In late January, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky stressed that if they arrive as late as August, it will be "too late." Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said the planned deliveries of tanks were viewed in Moscow as "direct involvement" by NATO in the conflict.