After May 2022, the city came under Russian control and seemed to be on the track of reconstruction, restoring calm on the surface, but there was a dark current underneath the surface of calm.
The four regions of eastern Ukraine, which have long lagged behind in economic development, are like a long-term sick patient, relying on Russia's aid to barely make ends meet.
Religious beliefs are intertwined with the torrent of history, shaping the mainstream public opinion of the local "pro-Russian and anti-Ukraine" people.
But even so, the resistance groups in Ukraine are like stubborn weeds, constantly active in this land, constantly challenging Russian rule.
Fast forward to July 2024, and a shocking event shatters the tranquility of Mariupol.
The garrison suffered severe food poisoning, 12 lives were lost and more than 30 were injured.
And the culprit behind this turned out to be a seemingly harmless watermelon, who would have thought that this sweet fruit would hide a deadly arsenic-containing poison.
This was not an accident, but a well-planned and premeditated poisoning case.
Speaking of this poisoning, it is not the first time.
As recently as August 2023, Mariupol was hit by a similar attack using cyanide, which also caused a large number of injuries.
These poisoning incidents, like depth charges, set off stormy waves on the lake in Mariupol.
Imagine the streets of Mariupol, where pro-Russian citizens may still be looking forward to a stable and prosperous future.
However, the Ukraine resistance group is like a ghost, lurking in the shadows, launching attack after attack from time to time.
They used small-scale but high-damage tactics to launch a thrilling covert contest with the Russian army.
This makes one wonder, what exactly is the Ukraine resistance group so obsessed with? Is it a deep attachment to one's homeland, or an insatiable thirst for power? Perhaps, the answer is known only to them.
For the Russian side, taking control of Mariupol will not be easy.
Not only do they have to face the daunting task of rebuilding the city, but they also have to be constantly on the lookout for enemies who are hiding in the shadows.
And for the Ukraine resistance groups, every action they take is like walking a tightrope, and if they are not careful, they may fall into the abyss of no return.
Look at the innocent people, caught between the two sides, living in fear and insecurity.
All they want is a peaceful home, a place where they can live in peace.
But the reality is so cruel, the shadow of the poisoning incident hangs over them, making their dreams unattainable.
It has been said that war is a continuation of politics.
But in Mariupol, war is no longer just a political game, but also a test of human nature.
Do those who poison still have a trace of conscience in their hearts? Who is responsible for the lives of those soldiers who died?
Perhaps, only when the dawn of peace truly comes, when both sides let go of hatred and prejudice, can Mariupol usher in a real rebirth.
But until that day comes, the city will continue to struggle in turmoil and unrest.
We can't help but ask, when will this war without gunpowder end? When will the doves of peace be able to fly freely over Mariupol?
In this complex international situation, Mariupol is like a mirror, reflecting the cruelty of war and the complexity of human nature.
Every conflict, every injury, makes us more aware of the preciousness of peace.
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