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Poland missile strike ‘does show war not dying down’

Defence expert Rober Fox claimed the explosion in Poland was problematic and showed that the war is “not dying down” despite suggestions that Russia could be forced to agree to some form of negotiations after its retreat from Kherson, Ukraine. The Evening Standard’s Defence Editor discussed reports from his sources at the G20 Summit that much of the discussions were focussed on the Ukrainian conflict as leaders came together to draft a united response to the missile incident.Mr Fox told GB News: “This fire and counterfire and the incoming missile, probably heading somewhere West of Lviv one of the great Western cities of Ukraine makes this problematic.”It does show where the war is going, it’s not dying down.”Although we’ve had a big Russian retreat, and as we have heard from the G20 summit where Sunak and Biden had just been speaking.”Before Biden spoke about the missile attack, I understand from sources there that so much of the discussion has been polluted by the Ukrainian war.JUST IN: Incredibly fresh-faced 70-year-old divulges her anti-aging skin advice Defence Editor at the Evening Standard Robert Fox (Image: GB News/ GB News) Russian President Putin (Image: Getty)Mr Fox added: “The Ukraine, Russia war it’s not a regional fight between Kyiv and Moscow.”It really does have very widespread international ramifications.”Not only in food and fuel but the way that it’s changing alliances because Russia still does have some support.”US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will be meeting later today to discuss the explosion in Poland.READ MORE: ‘Be bold Chancellor!’ Motorists demand Jeremy Hunt ‘significantly’ slashes fuel dutyAn investigation has been launched into the origin of the missile, with US intelligence suggesting the incident could be the result of Ukrainian defence forces trying to bring down a Russian missile.Kyiv has reported a barrage of strikes since Russian troops were forced to retreat from Kherson, the only major city centre they had managed to capture since the start of the invasion.Russia’s ministry of defence has already given a statement claiming the missile was not from Russia.They said in a statement: “No strikes were made against targets near the Ukrainian-Polish state border by Russian weapons.”The fragments published in hot pursuit by the Polish media from the scene in the village of Przewoduv have nothing to do with Russian weapons.”DON’T MISS: November 16 – On this day: 82 years since the Coventry Blitz[INSIGHT]Shock footage shows relentless Russian missile launch in most aggressive attack yet [REVEAL]Putin breaks silence on Poland missile crash and blames Warsaw for ‘deliberate escalation’ [SPOTLIGHT] Kherson missile (Image: Getty)In their common response to the missile strike, G20 leaders said: “We condemn the barbaric missile attacks that Russia perpetrated on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure on Tuesday.”We discussed the explosion that took place in the eastern part of Poland near the border with Ukraine. We offer our full support for and assistance with Poland’s ongoing investigation. We agree to remain in close touch to determine appropriate next steps as the investigation proceeds.”We reaffirm our steadfast support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in the face of ongoing Russian aggression, as well as our continued readiness to hold Russia accountable for its brazen attacks on Ukrainian communities, even as the G20 meets to deal with the wider impacts of the war.”We all express our condolences to the families of the victims in Poland and Ukraine.”READ NEXTBiden claims it is ‘unlikely missile fired from Russia’ as G7 leaders offer Poland supportNATO to hold emergency talks in hours to discuss Poland triggering Article 4Cost of living crisis hits supermarket shelves as food product prices double in two yearsPoland set to ‘trigger NATO article 4’ as President confirms ‘most likely Russian’ attackFake goods empires cost taxpayers £8billion a year

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