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What war in Ukraine is like for Russians living there

Four professionals with Russian ties give their verdict on the outlook for the future of Russia's relationship with Ukraine when the war is over

What war in Ukraine is like for Russians living there
Russians living in Ukraine: lawyer Vladimir Zhbankov, publisher Polina Lavrova, journalist Evgeny Kiselyov
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According to the laws of war, Ukraine is likely to reject both Russian culture in general and prominent Russians for years.

For many in the country, the invasion on 24 February – and ensuing atrocities – washed out any possibility of engagement with Russia.

Ukraine’s Russian-speaking regions have been subjected to destruction, while millions of Russian-speaking Ukrainians have defended Ukraine in the trenches and volunteer centres.