Biden Says He Thinks Putin Won't Use Nuclear Weapons, But Threatening to Do So Is ‘Irresponsible'

President Joe Biden said he doesn’t think Russian President Vladimir Putin will use nuclear weapons despite the Russian leader’s repeated threats.

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National story. 6 articles from 4 sources. Updated Oct 12, 2022.

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PoliticoLean Left· Oct 12, 2022

Biden: I don't think Putin will use nuclear weapons

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NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Oct 12, 2022

Biden Says He Thinks Putin Won't Use Nuclear Weapons, But Threatening to Do So Is ‘Irresponsible'

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Oct 12, 2022

Biden Says He Thinks Putin Won't Use Nuclear Weapons, But Threatening to Do So Is ‘Irresponsible'

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Oct 12, 2022

Biden Says He Thinks Putin Won't Use Nuclear Weapons, But Threatening to Do So Is ‘Irresponsible'

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Breitbart NewsRight· Oct 12, 2022

Biden: 'I Don't Think' Putin Will Use a Nuke and I'm Not Afraid of Armageddon -- I Was Saying Putin Shouldn't Talk about Using a Nuke

Breitbart NewsRight· Oct 12, 2022

Biden: 'I Don't Think' Putin Will Use a Nuke and I'm Not Afraid of Armageddon -- I Was Saying Putin Shouldn't Talk about Using a Nuke

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