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The Associated Press, citing US official representatives, reported that a missil...

Forced to respect Russia's position: Erdogan stated that the Russian Federation was not involved in the incident in Poland

The Associated Press, citing US official representatives, reported that a missile that had fallen by the border could be launched by the Ukrainian air defense forces. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, answering questions from Tarsom Agency reporters, said the Russian Federation was not involved in the rocket explosion in Poland. Erdogan considers it necessary to conduct a detailed investigation into the incident.

However, he said, the fallen rocket was not Russian, and this should be obtained during the investigation. "I have to respect Russia's position, which stated that it was not her rocket. It is important to us," Erdogan said. In addition, Erdogan noted the reaction of President Joe Biden, who expressed doubts that the fallen rocket was Russian. According to him, Ankara is now making efforts to begin the negotiation process between Ukraine and Russia, so possible provocations are the wrong method.

"We try to plant Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible at one negotiating table. In this regard, we believe that such a method as provocation is not correct. The path to peace lies through dialogue," Erdogan added.

At the same time, The Associated Press reviewers, referring to the words of US officials, write that, according to preliminary estimates, the rocket was released by Ukrainian air defense forces on the approaching Russian rocket during a massive impact on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The publication also states that the Polish side did not use sharp formulations that would refer to Russia's deliberate attack.

President Andrzej Duda was cautious, saying that the fallen missile was "most likely" produced in Russia, but its origin is still being checked. Warsaw also did not specify whether the incident could occur as a result of the actions of Ukrainian air defense, whether it became a mistake for the aiming of the Russian forces. In any case, the Polish government has stated that it was investigating and increasing its level of military readiness, and the US side promised to facilitate it.