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Russians tell the BBC how they think the Ukraine war will end

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg visited a Russian 'Patriotic Festival', a few miles outside of Moscow, where people shared their thoughts on how they think the Ukraine war will end. Some said they think it will end peacefully, but others are convinced it will end in victory for Russia.

For more on the Russia-Ukraine war here.

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