Ukraine Frantically Tries to Walk Back Zelensky Call for 'Preemptive Strikes' on Russia

5 articles, oldest first.

1. The Daily Caller

   Zelenskyy Calls For Preemptive NATO Strikes Against Russia Before Putin Launches Nukes ↗ (opens The Daily Caller)

   Published Oct 5, 2022

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   The Daily Caller's feed description

   Vladimir Putin suggested that Russia's nuclear weapons are "not a bluff" and that he may use them.

2. Breitbart News

   Ukraine Frantically Tries to Walk Back Zelensky Call for 'Preemptive Strikes' on Russia ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published Oct 6, 2022

   Breitbart News's feed description

   Ukraine accused media outlets of "nuclear hysteria" for reporting that President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for "preemptive strikes" on Russia.

3. Fox News

   Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for NATO to launch 'preemptive strikes' in Russia, spokesperson forced to clarify ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Oct 6, 2022

   Fox News's feed description

   Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seemingly called for NATO countries to launch "preemptive strikes" against Russia to deter nuclear threats, blackmail.

4. Washington Examiner

   Zelensky calls for ‘preventative action’ from NATO to keep Russia from using nukes ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Oct 6, 2022

   Washington Examiner's feed description

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on NATO to conduct “preventative action” against Russian targets to prevent their use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

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