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The surreal nature of diplomacy contrasts sharply with the daily struggles of the locals. One local journalist, Mail, describes the atmosphere as "dark and surreal," highlighting the emotional toll of living in a place where the future seems uncertain. He reflects on the diplomatic maneuvers, such as Trump and Putin potentially meeting far away in Alaska, and questions their impact on towns like Savansk. Mail voices a bleak view: many residents believe they will be forced to leave their homes, and some dismiss the possibility of such negotiations leading to tangible change, believing Putin’s actions are driven solely by strategic interests without regard for Ukrainian suffering.