WASHINGTON, Jan 24 —The United States, in a reversal, appears to be dropping its opposition to sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine and an announcement could come as soon as this week, two US officials told Reuters today.

The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they were not aware of a final US decision to send the Abrams to Ukraine, a move that could encourage Germany to follow.

The Pentagon could not be immediately reached for comment. — Reuters