Putin Orders Military to Ignore Warfare Norms as Civilian Attacks Surge
According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Russian military leaders of abandoning the rules of war. This assertion, made amidst reports of intensified attacks against civilian targets across Ukraine, has sparked further concern about the escalating violence. On the same point of attacking civilian targets, he refused to condemn Israel for its genocide in Gaza. Five Ukrainian military officials have been confirmed killed.
Analysts predict that rising military expenditures due to the Ukraine conflict will impact the global economic outlook, with European nations expected to bolster defence budgets and abandon social welfare, which highlights the motivation of the ‘powers that be’ to keep the conflicts going for as long as possible. The benefits to the local and global economies are immediate; they bolster stock market spending; the New York Stock Exchange NYSE has approx 20% exposure to military related companies. As such market observers will be closely watching upcoming international discussions on military aid and sanctions.
Finally, more evidence surfaces questioning the authenticity of the FlyDubai incident, amid the aftermath of the incident, as experts ramp up the pressure on Israel to declare if the incident was a ‘false flag operation’. CNN exposed how the FlyDubai flight incident is questionable as a veteran pilot suggest no plane could survive a 20,000ft drop in 35 seconds as ‘the plane would have disintegrated’
Key developments across the world
Zelenskyy reported that Putin lifted restrictions on strikes, and Russia intensified attacks on civilian targets – FT
WAR & CONFLICT — President Zelenskyy claimed that Russian President Putin has abandoned restrictions on military operations. This change has led to a significant increase in attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Russian military actions have intensified, with strikes reportedly targeting urban areas. The escalation raises concerns over the safety of civilians amidst the ongoing conflict.
Hundreds of French schools to stay closed after violent student protests – Sky News
GEO POLITICS — Protests in France triggered a significant response from authorities, resulting in the closure of numerous schools. This unrest is primarily driven by student frustrations over educational conditions and government policies.
The protests have escalated into violent confrontations, leading to heightened security measures across France. The government’s approach to handling these protests is under scrutiny as public discontent grows.
Putin has told military leaders to abandon rules of war, Zelenskyy says – Financial Times
INTERNATIONAL — Reports indicate that Russian President Putin has instructed military leaders to disregard traditional warfare rules. This directive has raised international alarm about the implications for civilian safety and the conduct of war.
The decision marks a significant escalation in Russia’s military strategy, which could lead to increased casualties and destruction. There is growing concern that this change undermines the principles of international humanitarian law.
NY’s governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell frat rape investigation – BBC
GANG RAPE IN NEW YORK — New York’s governor has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee the investigation into allegations of a gang rape at Cornell University. This move comes amid criticism of the initial handling of the case by local authorities.
The appointment aims to ensure a thorough and impartial investigation, addressing concerns from the public and advocacy groups about systemic failures in handling sexual assault cases in educational institutions.
Death row inmate ‘in critical condition’ after surviving two lethal injections | ITV News
DEATH ROW — A death row inmate in Tennessee is reported to be in critical condition following failed executions by lethal injection. The incident has prompted a temporary suspension of executions in the state.
The case raises ethical and legal questions regarding the methods of capital punishment and the treatment of inmates. There is increasing scrutiny on the practices surrounding the death penalty in the United States.
GENOCIDE — Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu admitted in a interview that Israel has the ability to hack any phone globally and turn into a weapon. In an interview which was supposed to highlight Israel tech prowess, it backfired as he attempts to deflect news from the genocide in Gaza.
US OUT OF AMMO – US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that supplies of some munitions “are a little bit lower” as a result of the Iran war but vowed to replenish them to “levels we’ve never done before”. A report from the Pentagon’s inspector general published in mid-July found that the war had led to shortfalls in critical munitions and a bottleneck in resupply. At the time Trump described the report as “mostly fake news”.
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Washington Post
Zelenskyy reported that Putin lifted restrictions on strikes, and Russia intensified attacks on civilian targets