As the president kick-starts the debate on the fate of Khimki forest motorway, some say there is nothing left to save.
Russia's president suspended the controversial logging in the forest on Thursday. However, while ecologists are cautiously welcoming the government's recent change of mind, mass media reports that it is too late for any measures to be taken.
As much as 60 hectares have already been logged – so the big part of what people are protesting against has actually been carried out.