Australia to send 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as military support increases

Australia will send 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, marking a significant increase in military support. This donation is part of a larger A$245 million aid package that includes various weapons and ammunition. Australia’s total military aid to Ukraine now stands at A$1.3 billion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to attend a NATO meeting and has outlined a "victory plan" that includes joining NATO and using longer-range missiles against Russian targets. He emphasized Ukraine's unwillingness to accept any territorial compromises. In related developments, North Korea's involvement in the conflict has raised concerns, with Ukraine calling for sanctions against Pyongyang for supplying troops and weapons to Russia. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Germany to discuss support for Ukraine and other geopolitical issues.