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What is a 'terrorist act'?
A 'terrorist act' typically involves violence against civilians to create fear and achieve political goals. President Zelensky's description of the mall strike as such reflects the devastating impact on non combatants, aiming to highlight the indiscriminate nature of the attack and rally international condemnation against Russia.
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