In his New Year address, Vladimir Putin has told Russians that the country will move forward with confidence in 2025 and that he’s proud of his achievements.

The Russian president, who’s been in charge for 25 years, paid tribute to the soldiers fighting in the war in Ukraine, calling them true heroes.

But the war has had devastating consequences for Ukraine and for Russia, which is suffering heavy losses on the battlefield and economic pressure from sanctions.

After nearly three years of fighting, how do the people of Russia view what’s happening?

The BBC’s Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg went into the streets of Moscow to ask Russians about their hopes for 2025.

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