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"Look at our beautiful country, and the beautiful festival. We desperately need peace," a young woman told CGTN, expressing her hope for the future. As Ukrainians celebrate Shrovetide, a festival of renewal and hope, the contrast with their daily lives couldn't be starker. Beyond the festivities, many long for the days they once had.

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