Russia’s latest military directives appear to abandon all conventional restraints, authorizing the use of any weapons, targeting any area, and engaging any combatants without regard for international law or battlefield limits. The orders suggest a shift toward unrestricted warfare, potentially escalating conflicts beyond traditional military engagements. Analysts warn this could redefine the rules of engagement, raising serious concerns about civilian safety and legal accountability. The move marks a dramatic departure from even the most aggressive wartime strategies seen in recent decades.
Putin's new orders sound like total war — unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, the territory or combatants involved and the objectives pursued, in total disregard of the laws of war.
