Putin has ordered military to abandon rules of war, Zelenskyy claims
Source Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Financial Times that Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed military leaders that there are no rules of war to follow. Zelenskyy made the allegation in an interview with the British publication.
Why it matters
The allegation, if substantiated, would indicate a deliberate policy to disregard international humanitarian law in the conduct of the war.
What remains uncertain
The claim is attributed to Zelenskyy's account and has not been independently verified or confirmed by Russian officials.
