Keep in mind that President Biden and America have probably been responsible for delaying NATO weapons deliveries. Poland wanted to give Ukraine Jets over eight months ago. Biden and America have held that up. Poland, the Baltic states wanted to send tanks over six months ago. Finally the UK and Poland stepped up. America and Biden dejectedly came along. Germany just announced a commitment of over 130 tanks total to be sent. The US is not expected to have its tanks in theater for another half year. The UK and Poland are ready to send combat jets tomorrow.
Foot dragging on weapons has probably cost 25,000 Ukrainian freedom fighter 's lives. All because President Biden doesn't want to offend Putin's warmongering.
When this war first started I suggested 1,000 M1 tanks as a good start. Some of the German tanks are the older Leopard 1's with 105s. The same class as the US M1 of which 2,300 are in storage. Also armed with the smaller 105mm cannon.
I'm reluctant to criticize President Biden. But facts are facts. Furthermore those old M1s will likely never see service again. So the US taxpayer is really out nothing.
The sooner Putin is defeated. The sooner another Russian FSB officer is likely to unholster his Tokarev. To give Putin his just reward. At least then the Russian trolls in SC would have to change their tunes.
Oh! and of course there is that sucker factor as Ken mentioned.