Residents of Mariupol, under Russian occupation, describe a grim reality contrasting with the rosy portrayal by Russian media. Many live in damaged apartments, face severe water shortages, and lack basic medicines. Education is filled with propaganda, and a secret resistance operates against the occupiers. The situation is tense, with constant fear of reprisal and a desire for liberation rather than a peace deal at any cost. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)