As Ukraine endures freezing temperatures and mass blackouts, ordinary people are struggling to survive without heat or electricity.
Meanwhile, remarks by political elites and international officials are sparking outrage for their perceived detachment from reality.
This RT report looks at the growing gap between official rhetoric and life on the ground, as criticism mounts over tone-deaf advice, public messaging, and elite hypocrisy during the energy crisis.
Reported by Igor Zhdanov, RT.