The other side denied that any aircraft had been in the area at the time.

Both sides denied shooting first, and that could well be true.

One shared trait that neither side would deny is the priority each places on national unity.

The Georgian side flatly denied its involvement in the incident.

But both sides denied a newspaper report that they had formally negotiated such an agreement.

Both sides denied there was "a list" of such states, but confirmed the rest.

Both sides deny that the dispute has turned personal.

All sides deny responsibility and the results of an investigation are still pending.

Neither side involved would confirm or deny the figure.

However, I expect the side responsible for it will also deny that despite the clear evidence.