We remain determined as ever and our conviction and our cause.

These tanks are further evidence of our enduring, unflagging commitment to Ukraine and our confidence and the skill of the Ukrainian forces.

Ukrainians are fighting an age-old battle against aggression and domination.

It's a battle Americans have fought proudly, time and again. And it's a battle we're going to make sure the Ukrainians are well equipped to fight as well.

President Joe Biden announcing that the United States will send a fleet of tanks to Ukraine.

An important step, but we'll explain while the move is mostly symbolic at this point in the war.

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump will soon have more influence on social media.

But it's not on the platform you might expect, at least not yet.

And following the recent discoveries of classified materials,

the National Archives wants to know if anyone else has documents that they shouldn't.

Good morning and welcome to way too early. On this Thursday, January 26th, I'm Jonathan Lemire, and thanks for starting your day with us. Eleven months after Russia's full-scale invasion began, the United States announced it is

reversing its long-standing resistance and will now supply tanks to Ukraine. 31, American-made M1

Abrams tanks are now in the process of being sent.

They are the most sophisticated tanks in the world,

with the Ukrainians also receiving the training program needed to operate them.

Eight M-88 recovery vehicles are also included in the package.

They will provide the ability to better maintain the tanks themselves.

The announcement follows months of requests by Ukrainian forces to bolster their defenses

amid Russia's invasion.

President Biden announced the decision yesterday in the White House Roosevelt Room,

with Secretary of State Blinken and Secretary of Defense Austin at his side.

Today, I'm announcing that the United States will be sending 31 Abram tanks to Ukraine,

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