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U.S. Pre-Notified by Russia Before Experimental Intermediate-Range Missile Strike on Dnipro via Nuclear Risk Reduction Channels

Nov 21, 2024, 06:43 PM

The United States received advance notification from Russia prior to its launch of an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile targeting the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. A U.S. official confirmed that this communication occurred through nuclear risk reduction channels, emphasizing the procedural nature of the warning. This revelation contrasts with claims made by Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who stated that Russia did not provide any advanced warning to other countries before the missile strike. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and the complexities of communication between the two nations amidst the conflict in Ukraine.