On the recordAugust 21, 2026
People came to the mall to shop, to work, or to spend time with loved ones. That means nothing to Russia.
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Dmytro Lubinets
Independent
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meduza.ioDmytro Lubinets: “People came to the mall to shop, to work, or to spend time with loved ones. That means nothing to Russia.”
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Discussing the impact of the Russian military's actions.
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