Almost 44% of respondents believe the time for negotiations with Russia has come
A significant portion of Ukrainians support the idea of launching “official peace talks” with Russia, a new survey has shown. However, an absolute majority are still not ready to make any concessions to Moscow and believe Kiev could prevail in the ongoing conflict.
According to the survey, conducted by the non-governmental Razumkov Center for Political and Economic Studies on behalf of the ZN.ua news outlet between June 20 and 28, nearly 44% of respondents believe “it is time” to engage in talks with Moscow. The idea is opposed by 35% of Ukrainians, while 21% remain undecided on the issue.
When asked about potential concessions Kiev could make during the talks, particularly those proposed by Russia, respondents appeared unwilling to consider any compromises.
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Moscow has repeatedly stated that it is ready for talks if certain issues are addressed. Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously outlined his conditions for initiating a ceasefire, including a full withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from all Russian territories, including the Donbass republics of Donetsk and Lugansk, and the regions of Kherson and Zaporozhye, as well as a legal commitment from Kiev to never join NATO.
The poll showed that 83% of respondents would not agree to the withdrawal of troops from former Ukrainian territories, and 84% would oppose recognizing those regions as part of Russia. Around 77% would oppose lifting sanctions imposed against Russia.
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