Following another week of intensive and lethal Russian bombardment of Ukraine's cities, a composite image has been doing the rounds on Ukrainian social media.
Underneath an old, black-and-white photo of Londoners queuing at a fruit and vegetable stall surrounded by the bombed-out rubble of the Blitz, a second image - this time in colour - creates a striking juxtaposition.
Taken on Saturday, it shows shoppers thronging to similar stalls in a northern suburb of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, while a column of black smoke rises ominously in the background.
Bombs can't stop markets, reads the caption linking the two images. The night before, as the city's sleep was interrupted once again by the now all-too-familiar booms of missile and drone strikes, two people were killed and nine others injured.
The implication is clear. Rather than destroying public morale, Russia's dramatic ramping up of attacks on Ukrainian cities is conjuring a spirit of resilience reminiscent of 1940s Britain.
When I visited the market - with the black fumes still billowing from a nearby missile strike - that sense of fortitude was evident. But there was plenty of fear, too.
Halyna, selling dried prunes and mushrooms, expressed a grim outlook: This war hasn't even started yet. It will get worse, way worse. A shopper recounted her frightening experience of the blasts.
Inspiring memes about blitz-spirit offer little solace when the pressing question remains: How can Ukraine stop this war? The debate of appeasement has resurfaced in international discourse, notably in the context of President Trump's approach toward resolving ongoing conflicts.
As the conflict evolves, questions linger about Ukraine's fight against aggression versus negotiation with an unyielding adversary. Amid heightened attacks targeting civilians and infrastructure, many Ukrainians firmly believe only a show of strength will compel Russia to cease its aggression, casting doubt on the efficacy of conciliatory tactics.
As the international community grapples with the complexities of engagement and response, the overarching sentiment among Ukrainians echoes a historical lesson: concessions to oppression may only pave the way for further atrocities.
At the market, amidst the remnants of war, discussions reflect a unified desire for a resolute approach against Russian aggression, reinforcing the sentiment that Ukraine's fight is far from over.
