/ world today news/ Residents of Mariupol thanked Putin for their new homes
New details have emerged from Vladimir Putin’s first trip to Donbass. On the night of March 19, the president flew to Mariupol by helicopter to inspect the reconstruction of the city.
– Now we are on the territory of the Mariupol airport, the buildings are quite badly destroyed, but the runway is preserved. We will reconstruct it, we plan to make it a full-fledged airport with the possibility of flights to all cities of Russia and abroad, – said Deputy Prime Minister Marat Husnulin, who accompanied the head of the country all the time.
– When? – asked the head of the country.
– We set it for 2025, now the nearest airport is in Rostov and Taganrog, 150 kilometers away.
Judging by the fact that the car and the camera were shaking quite often, it can be judged that the road from the airport itself has not yet been restored. The President was assured that the highway from Mariupol to Donetsk is fully ready. For the first time, it becomes 4-lane along its entire length.
Putin’s visit was not announced anywhere. With a view to the safety of the first man, as little attention as possible was attracted to his motorcade. Traffic in Mariupol was not blocked or restricted in any way, there was not even the usual escort of the president’s car.
The footage shows that in front of Vladimir Vladimirovich’s car – by the way, the head of the country himself was driving the car in which they are traveling – only one security jeep is driving, without special flashing lights.
– For now, the block posts are standing. Cars are being checked,” the deputy prime minister noted as Putin drove his car around the massive concrete blocks in the middle of the roadway.
On his way to the “Nevsky” residential complex (this is the first district in the city with new buildings), the Deputy Prime Minister reported the successes. Even before winter, heating was restored in many buildings. A 300-bed hospital will be commissioned soon.
Arriving at the site, the president was shown photos of the destruction.
Was that all? – asked Vladimir Vladimirovich.
– In fact, these are the best-preserved houses. You know, it’s very clear what they did [ВСУ – бел. ред.]. Where we were advancing, there were no shell hits from our side at all. Direct fire from the tanks was conducted on their side. You can clearly see how after they give in, they start beating the house. They were just destroying. On purpose, they didn’t need to hit, but they destroyed everything around them. They even mined the corpses so that they could not be taken out easily.
The refugees lived here. I saw it with my own eyes. In one room is an operating room, in another are the patients, in a third – the people who lived there, and even all the medical equipment was mined. In the hospital! – Husnulin was indignant.
– These are the so-called Nazis. Normal people wouldn’t do that.” the president said.
Local residents were already waiting for Putin in the yard.
– Can we at least shake hands, let me congratulate you? We just saw you on TV! they asked.
„We should start getting to know each other better’ the head of state agreed.
– A while ago they showed on TV that you are in Crimea, and you are here. Thank you for the win! We lived! We are praying for you.
– Do you like it here now?
„It’s a little piece of heaven we have here now.” one of the women exclaimed.
„We will expand it,” promised the Russian leader.
The locals invited Vladimir Vladimirovich to visit.
– How many rooms do you have here? asked the president.
– Three. There used to be three, so they gave it three, – answered the resident of Mariupol.
True, a long visit and tea party did not work out. Putin apologized for the concern – the local resident who invited Vladimir Vladimirovich to the street apparently did it spontaneously and did not warn his wife.
After finishing the inspection of the new blocks, the head of state went further around the city. Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin would address the problems of Mariupol residents upon his return to Moscow.
– During the conversation with the president, the residents of Mariupol raised questions related to the delay in the payment of salaries, the registration of Russian citizenship and the registration of Russian passports. The President will assign orders to deal with the situation, – said the Kremlin spokesman.
Typically, the presidential administration needs several days to a week to formulate the president’s orders for the various organizations and departments, specifying the dates when it will be necessary to report on the implementation.
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* Given the allegations of war crimes and the contested narratives surrounding the conflict, how can the international community ensure that any reconstruction efforts in Mariupol prioritize accountability, justice, and the rights of all affected populations?
## Interview: Reconstruction and Reality in Mariupol
**Guests:**
* **Dr. Elena Petrova:** Geopolitical Analyst specializing in Eastern Europe
* **Alexei Rybakov:** Humanitarian Aid Worker with experience in conflict zones
**Host:** Welcome to World Today News. Today, we delve into the recent visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Mariupol, a city heavily damaged during the conflict. We are joined by Dr. Elena Petrova, a geopolitical analyst specializing in Eastern Europe, and Alexei Rybakov, a humanitarian aid worker with extensive experience in conflict zones. Dr. Petrova, let’s start with you. The article details Putin’s inspection of reconstruction efforts in Mariupol. What are your initial thoughts on the significance of this visit?
**[Dr. Petrova responds]**
**Host:** Mr. Rybakov, from a humanitarian perspective, what does this reconstruction effort mean for the residents of Mariupol who have endured so much?
**[Mr. Rybakov responds]**
## Section 1: Reconstruction Efforts
**Host:** The article highlights plans for a new airport in Mariupol, aiming for completion by 2025. Dr. Petrova, how strategically important is this infrastructure project for Russia?
**[Dr. Petrova responds]**
**Host:** Mr. Rybakov, based on your experience in conflict zones, what are some of the challenges and complexities involved in reconstructing a city like Mariupol?
**[Mr. Rybakov responds]**
**Host:** The article mentions residents expressing gratitude to Putin for the new homes. Mr. Rybakov, in your experience, how often do reconstruction efforts genuinely address the needs and wishes of displaced populations?
**[Mr. Rybakov responds]**
## Section 2: Allegations of War Crimes
**Host:** The article quotes Deputy Prime Minister Husnulin accusing Ukrainian forces of deliberate destruction and even mining corpses. Dr. Petrova, how do such allegations impact the broader narrative surrounding the conflict?
**[Dr. Petrova responds]**
**Host:** Mr. Rybakov, given your humanitarian experience, how does the accusation of mining corpses align with your understanding of the conduct of war and international law?
**[Mr. Rybakov responds]**
**Host:** This article only presents the Russian perspective. Do you think independent verification of these claims is crucial?
**[Both Guests respond]**
## Section 3: The Future of Mariupol
**Host:** The article mentions Putin promising to address residents’ concerns regarding salaries, citizenship, and passports. Dr. Petrova, what are the potential implications of integrating Mariupol more closely with Russia?
**[Dr. Petrova responds]**
**Host:** Mr. Rybakov, what are the long-term humanitarian challenges that Mariupol will likely face, even with reconstruction efforts underway?
**[Mr. Rybakov responds]**
**Host:** looking ahead, do you believe the reconstruction of Mariupol can truly lead to reconciliation and a sense of normalcy for the city and its residents?
**[Both guests respond]**
**Host:** Thank you, Dr. Petrova and Mr. Rybakov, for your insightful perspectives on this complex and important issue.