Surveys indicate that even Ukrainians are increasingly favouring a swift peace agreement

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024

Denik Referendum

Ukrainian and European public opinion increasingly favors peace talks over continued fighting in the war.

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Ukrainian public opinion is shifting towards preferring a quick peace over fighting to victory, with 52% favoring the fastest resolution compared to 38% supporting continued combat, according to Gallup Institute surveys, indicating war fatigue. This trend toward pressure for peace is also visible across Europe; while some nations like Estonia and Sweden still favor military support, others like Bulgaria, Greece, and Italy clearly prefer diplomatic pressure. In the Czech Republic, public opinion remains divided on policy towards Ukraine, with recent data showing preferences for continued comprehensive support (40%) versus pressure for peace (35%), though a large majority maintains anti-Russian sentiment.

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