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Biden says US tanks, Ukraine aid not 'offensive threat to Russia'

Published January 25, 2023 Updated January 25, 2023 10:48pm
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WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the delivery of 31 US tanks and other large-scale military aid is to help Ukraine defend itself, but poses no "offensive" threat to Russia.

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"That's what this is about: helping Ukraine defend and protect Ukrainian land. It is not an offensive threat to Russia," he said in televised remarks.