Sending Bradley fighting vehicles to Ukraine is a big deal

The Biden administration's decision to send 50 Bradley armoured fighting vehicles to Ukraine is, like the dispatching of Patriot missiles, a hugely significant move. Bradleys are not tanks but they can still be used to attack Russian tanks and they can ferry Ukrainian troops around the battlefield in a far more efficient and protective way than they are at present. Bradleys are being replaced by the Pentagon but they are still an excellent combat-proven armoured vehicle and will make a noticeable difference in Ukraine. The decision also makes it more likely that Biden will eventually give in to the constant pressure from President Zelensky and agree to send Abrams battle takes to Ukraine. This would be an even more significant development. Were the US to send the gas-powered Abrams tanks to Kyiv it would be tantamount to Washington saying to Moscow that the intent of the White House is for Ukraine to defeat the Russian invasion force, not just help Zelensky to defend itself. Sending Bradleys is the first step in this developing Washington strategy. Putin will take note I am sure. The signalling going on between Washington, Kyiv and Moscow, is getting more blatant as each day passes. If the war is not over by the end of this year I can foresee dramatic changes on the battlefield, with US tanks, fighter aircraft and armed drones playing a key role. That indeed would be a full proxy war between the US, backed by Nato allies, and Putin.