Putin says Zelensky’s warning to civilian airlines operating in Russian airspace is a ‘bid for state terrorism’
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s remarks about threats to the safety of Russia’s skies “a bid for terrorism.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of seeking "state terrorism" after Zelensky warned civilian airlines operating in Russian airspace of safety threats. Putin stated that if such incidents occur, Russia will respond appropriately. Meanwhile, Zelensky addressed airline operators via an evening address, declaring the skies over Russia to be "completely unsafe." The Russian military has been ordered to prepare for and execute large-scale attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
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- Zelensky warns airlines Russia's sky 'completely unsafe' thehill.com
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