chore: release v1.8.0

[sergelogvinov]

Prepare release v1.8.0

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• [ ] you linked an issue (if applicable)
• [ ] you included tests (if applicable)
• [ ] you ran conformance (make conformance)
• [ ] you linted your code (make lint)
• [ ] you linted your code (make unit)

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[sergelogvinov]

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