Mariupol Residents Reject Russian Narratives About City
Ukrainian residents of Mariupol deny Russian propaganda about the city being repaired and thriving, describing ongoing destruction, shortages of water, food, and medicine, and the use of propaganda and re-education in schools. Despite hardships, some residents engage in secret resistance activities against Russian occupation, risking their lives to gather intelligence and maintain Ukrainian identity. The residents emphasize their desire for liberation rather than territorial concessions.