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Pentagon Presser Underway Shortly

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Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder is shortly due to brief reporters at the Department of Defense following a day of intense speculation over reported "peace talks" and the provision of controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine. Livestream: LINK

  • NBC reported earlier today that secret "peace talks" have taken place between former US officials and high ranking Russian officials, including Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. See earlier bullet for more information
  • The White House declined to comment on the actions of "private individuals" and stated that the official position of the administration - that Ukraine must be involved in any peace process - hasn't changed.
  • Reuters and the New York Times reporting that the US has changed tack and is preparing to announce the provision of cluster munitions to Ukraine.
  • Both issues could be potentially market moving. Cluster munitions, in particular, could significantly improve the prospect of Ukraine making territorial gains in their counteroffensive.

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