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‘THERE WAS HOPE FOR CHANGE’ DISMAY OVER QUASHED UPRISING

For nearly 24 hours, millions of Ukrainians believed the war with Russia might be nearing its conclusion, the battered country glimpsing the end of Putin’s regime.

Then, when Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin called off his advance, the enthusiasm gave way to disappointment and frustration.

“I had positive feelings,” said Serhii from Kyiv.

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