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What is 'state terrorism'?
Putin's accusation of 'state terrorism' against Ukraine is a highly charged term. It typically refers to acts of terror committed by a state against another state or its own citizens. In this context, Putin is using it to frame Ukraine's warning about airspace safety as an aggressive, unlawful act, rather than a defensive measure in a conflict.
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