Decoded: Why is Putin obsessed with Mariupol

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters Day 26, Russian forces are going all out to capture the city of Mariupol and there are reports that they have even entered the heart of the city. But despite the siege on Mariupol, Ukrainians are refusing to give in to Russian troops.

Ukraine said there is no question of surrendering the city of Mariupol after Russia called on Ukrainian forces on Sunday to lay down arms in the besieged port city.

So, why is Russia obsessed with Mariupol? Watch as we decode why Mariupol matters to Putin.