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Russia Rejects Allegations Of Missile Attack On Poland, Slamming "Deliberate Provocation"

Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022 - 07:00 PM

Update(1500ET): Russia has issued its first statements in the wake of conflicting reporting concerning the suspected missile attack on Polish territory, just across the border with Ukraine. Russia is calling the reports a "deliberate provocation" and is denying that its forces have aimed any missiles near the Ukraine-Poland border, per Interfax news.

The Russian Defense Ministry issued a statement saying it has not taken part in "strikes against targets near the Ukrainian-Polish border" using "Russian weapons" - as is being alleged by Polish sources. The Russian statement further said it's Warsaw's attempt to escalate the situation. The Pentagon has meanwhile said it can't corroborate the reports at this early stage but is gathering more information. A Pentagon spokesman vowed the US stands ready to "defend every inch of NATO territory."

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US Tells Ukraine Talks Don't Need To Happen After Milley's Diplomacy Push

According to a report from POLITICO, the Biden administration has been reassuring Ukraine that peace talks with Russia don’t need to happen anytime soon after Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said this winter will provide an opportunity for diplomacy.

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US "defense" stocks are up. The rest are down.

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Missile Strike May Have Come From Ukraine Self-Defense: US Officials
...Three U.S. officials said preliminary assessments suggested the missile was fired by Ukrainian forces at an incoming Russian one amid the crushing salvo against Ukraine’s electrical infrastructure Tuesday. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. -AP

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