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Zelensky says Putin declared 'there are no rules'
Original: "From intelligence reports and individuals within Putin's inner circle, we know that in early September Putin declared:
Ukrainian officials say intelligence reports and sources inside Vladimir Putin's inner circle indicate that in early September the Russian president declared 'from now on, there are no rules.' The claim is that after failing to occupy Ukraine, Russia turned to massive strikes and mass killings of civilians. The remark is being circulated as evidence of Moscow's escalating conduct of the war.
Why now: The quote highlights Russia's shift to large-scale strikes on Ukraine, fuelling debate about escalating tactics in the war.
Evidence
- "From intelligence reports and individuals within Putin's inner circle, we know that in early September Putin declared: 'From now on, there are no rules.' The Russians failed to occupy us, so now they are resorting to massive strikes and mass killings. Naturally, they want to… · Free_Press@mstdn.social · 16
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