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12/05/2023 GMT

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As Russia commemorates World War Two, Russians discuss today’s Ukraine conflict

As Russia commemorates World War Two, Russians discuss today’s Ukraine conflict.

In recent days, Russia staged its annual Victory Day military parade, celebrating the defeating of Nazi Germany during World War Two, which ended in 1945. Host James Reynolds hears from two women in Moscow, against the backdrop of Victory Day. They talk about the roles their families played during the war 78 years ago, and how they feel about those fighting in Ukraine today. 

We also bring together three men in Russia to hear their thoughts about fighting for their country. 

“A lot of people have what they call former friends,” says Alexsey, a social entrepreneur and political activist in Moscow. “Either because of their position about the war or them getting killed in Ukraine.”

A co-production between the BBC OS team and Boffin Media.  

(Photo: People walk on an embankment of the Moskva River near the defence ministry building during celebrations on Victory Day, in Moscow, Russia, 9 May, 2023. Credit: Shamil Zhumatov/Reuters)

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