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Putin won’t likely use nukes, but Kyiv still needs US assistance

By Dov Zakheim, opinion contributor · Oct 2, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT

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There is reason to believe Putin would hesitate to approve a nuclear strike on Ukraine, no matter the situation on the battlefield.

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The article provides no evidence, sources, or expert analysis to support the claim about Putin's hesitation, nor does it explain why Kyiv still needs US assistance.

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