Putin Orders Generals to Ignore War Rules as Ukraine Faces New Diplomatic Tensions

Ukraine's Zelensky claims Putin ordered no rules in war. South Korea demands apology over POW transfer.

October 2, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian leader Vladimir Putin of directing his military commanders to abandon the rules of warfare as Russia intensifies its attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

Zelensky claimed that Putin issued the order last month, stating, “He said there are no rules now.” Since then, Moscow has increased its air strikes on Kyiv, targeting energy facilities, schools, and hospitals. The president cited intercepted communications from Kremlin officials to support his claim.

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Meanwhile, South Korea has raised concerns over Ukraine’s public announcement of transferring two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, calling it a breach of confidentiality. The South Korean government has demanded an apology and acknowledgment of the agreement, threatening further action if Kyiv continues to deny its existence. Ukraine has described the situation as a diplomatic misunderstanding.

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