Steve Rosenberg: What are Russians hoping for in 2026?

The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.

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It's not only Russia's war on Ukraine that is preying on people's minds, but also the state of the economy, which is coming under increasing pressure.

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