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US authorizes Australia to send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Russia enraged

Jyotirmay Kaushal by Jyotirmay Kaushal
May 19, 2025
in Geopolitics
US authorizes Australia to send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Russia enraged
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Australian authorities have begun loading the first of the 49 decommissioned Ukraine-bound Abrams tanks onto a cargo ship as Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister of Australia gets behind Volodymyr Zelenksy in the Ukraine Russia war. This move will now escalate the situation further in the region with even the United States not particularly impressed with the decision although they have approved of the move.

Australia is sending 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, fulfilling its commitment made in October 2024. This donation, valued at approximately AUD 245 million, is part of Australia’s broader military support package to assist Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion.

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Australia backs Zelensky

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese confirmed the shipment during a recent visit to Rome, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Albanese emphasized that this action underscores Australia’s steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and its commitment to upholding international law. The tanks are part of a larger military aid package that includes air-defense systems, artillery shells, and other matériel. Australia has now committed over $1.5 billion in support to Ukraine. The exact date of their arrival is withheld for security reasons.

The Australian media reported back in April that the shipments of the retired tanks, which are meant to bolster Ukrainian forces to take on Russian had been delayed in part due to resistance from Washington.

US remains unimpressed

The U.S., though a key ally of both Australia and Ukraine, has responded with cautious skepticism. Officials raised concerns about the practicality of deploying older tank models in a modern battlefield dominated by drones, anti-tank guided missiles, and electronic warfare. There are also logistical hurdles: the M1A1 requires substantial fuel and maintenance infrastructure, which Ukraine must now integrate into its existing military supply chains.

U.S. officials have also reportedly pointed to difficulties with their maintenance in the demanding conditions of the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite the private protests, Washington eventually permitted Australia to begin shipping out the U.S.-made tanks to Ukraine, media reported.

Meanwhile, Russia condemned the tank shipment as an escalation. The Russian ambassador to Australia labeled the decision “unconstructive” and accused Canberra of prolonging the war. Russian media outlets portrayed the move as further proof of Western alignment against Moscow’s interests in Eastern Europe.

Australia’s decision to supply Ukraine with Abrams tanks marks a shift from symbolic support to material commitment. It reinforces the West’s strategic intent to bolster Ukraine while introducing new complexities to the conflict. On the battlefield, the tanks could serve as force multipliers—if properly deployed and sustained. As the war grinds on, the symbolic and operational weight of this move will be closely watched by both allies and adversaries.

 

 

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