VIDEO: Putin Drives Through Mariupol

Russian President Vladimir Putin drove through Mariupol, which has come under Russian control.

Deputy Prime Minister Khusnullin reported that it was decided to maintain the city's appearance during its reconstruction. By summer, the first tram route will be operational, and parking lots will be created.

It was also reported that locals have begun to return to Mariupol, and businesses will be offered loans to start operations on the ground floors of residential buildings.

During his visit to Mariupol, Vladimir Putin toured the Historical University and the Philharmonic building, as well as the Mariupol Airport.