What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg

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As the New Year holiday gets underway, the BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg asks people on the streets of Moscow about their hopes for 2026 and how they see their future.

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

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