During a call between President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Schulz on Jan. 5, the two leaders discussed “their common determination” to provide continued support to Ukraine for its war with Russia, a White House statement reported.
“To this end, the United States intends to supply Ukraine with Bradley Fighting Vehicles [BFVs], and Germany intends to provide Ukraine with Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Both countries plan to train Ukrainian forces on the respective systems,” according to the statement.
On Dec. 29, Biden signed the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package that includes $45 billion in additional aid for Ukraine. The aid announced on Jan. 5 represents the first part of the package….