Now, they were being told that to survive, there was only one way out: to Russia. In a recent press conference, Mariupol's mayor said that some of his neighbors and municipal colleagues were taken to Russia against their will. Moscow has denounced the claims as lies, alleging that Ukraine has hindered its efforts to "evacuate" people to Russia. Those still in Russia, who are trying to find a way back home, are worried for their safety. Either go there and stay alive or stay in Mariupol and die from a bullet or under the rubble," she said.

Source: CNN April 09, 2022 01:55 UTC