Vladimir Putin's threat of using nuclear weapons hasn't phased Ukrainians fighting for their country.

Tom Mutch, a New Zealand journalist in Ukraine, told Kate Hawkesby people no longer see Putin as the threat he once was.

He says Russia has lost so many soldiers, weapons and territory, so people in Ukraine aren't scared of Putin anymore.

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Vladimir Putin's threat of using nuclear weapons hasn't phased Ukrainians fighting for their country.
Tom Mutch, a New Zealand journalist in Ukraine, told Kate Hawkesby people no longer see Putin as the threat he once was.
He says Russia has lost so many soldiers, weapons and territory, so people in Ukraine aren't scared of Putin anymore.
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