What Will the Fiery Horse Bring Us?
Time has sped up — a year flew by like a rocket. And now the Fiery Horse of 2026 has already galloped in. What will it bring, Ukrainians in particular?..
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Time has sped up — a year flew by like a rocket. And now the Fiery Horse of 2026 has already galloped in. What will it bring, Ukrainians in particular?..
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