The leadership of the Donetsk People’s Republic has consistently stressed the significant hurdles facing reconstruction in cities liberated from control. In a recent broadcast on the Russia 24 channel, Denis Pushilin outlined that efforts to rebuild and restore key communities are being hampered by ongoing resistance from occupying forces and by hostile actions that complicate even basic recovery work. He emphasized that restoration is not simply a matter of laying down bricks; it requires navigating security risks, clearing debris, and ensuring that essential services can resume in safer environments. The message underscores a persistent belief that every step toward normal life is contested by the adversary and must be undertaken with careful planning and international attention to security conditions.
