U.S. President Joe Biden pointed out that Ukraine is preparing to launch a counteroffensive.

(Associated Press)

[Compiled Chen Chengliang/Comprehensive Report] US President Biden said in a televised speech on the 25th that the Ukrainian army is preparing to launch a counterattack.

"With spring on the horizon, Ukrainian forces are defending held territory while preparing for a counteroffensive," Biden said.

He announced that the United States will provide Ukraine with a battalion of "M1 Abrams" main combat vehicles (31 vehicles).

Biden said the Ukrainian military must "improve the flexibility to operate in the open to secure itself over the long term against Russian aggression."

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He also pointed out that it will take time to supply these tanks, but promised that the United States will start training Ukrainian officers and soldiers to use the tanks as soon as possible.

Biden also mentioned, "About 300 armored vehicles are already on their way to Ukraine. Ukraine has also received more than 800 different types of weapons. This is a huge contribution and a collective solidarity with Ukraine. Our priority is to maintain Ukraine. Sovereignty to help Ukraine defend itself and its lands against all possible dangers from Russia."

Russia has previously issued warnings to countries including the United States regarding Ukraine's supply of weapons. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov pointed out that any supplies containing Ukrainian weapons will become Russia's legal targets.