Most Ukrainians are set to find a compromise to end the war, while every fifteenth seeks to continue the fight
According to the latest sociological survey, more than half of Ukrainians – 55.7% – are in favor of finding compromise solutions to end hostilities. The goal of this approach is to achieve peace through diplomatic negotiations with the involvement of international mediators and leaders of other countries who could help stabilize the situation and restore peace. This is evidence of the desire of the majority of Ukrainian citizens to find a peaceful way out of the crisis, which has been going on for over a year and has devastating consequences for the country. At the same time, the survey shows that about 16.6% of Ukrainians are inclined to support the idea of a temporary freeze on the conflict. They believe that maintaining the current line of contact and stopping active hostilities can give time for diplomatic negotiations and help stabilize the situation. This approach allows not to lose any possible chance for the future return of territories and prevent an escalation of violence. Another 12.8% of citizens believe that hostilities should continue until the restoration of Ukrainian borders in accordance with the 1991 borders - that is, after the USSR gained independence and the formation of modern Ukraine. Along with this, 8.6% of respondents support the idea of continuing active fighting until the restoration of the country's borders in accordance with the lines as of February 23, 2022 - the day when Russia launched a large-scale invasion. Less than 2% of respondents chose other answer options, and every 20th Ukrainian refused to state their position or was unable to give a clear answer. This indicates the diversity of views in society regarding the strategic direction of the conflict. The study, conducted from June 6 to 11, 2019, was conducted using personal interviews in a survey mode among 2,000 adult Ukrainians throughout the country, excluding temporarily occupied areas and zones of active hostilities. The statistical error of the study is +/- 2.6%, which gives grounds to consider the results quite representative for broader sociological assessments of public opinion. Thus, modern Ukrainian society is divided between the desire to stabilize the situation through negotiations and the need to protect the integrity of the state. Most Ukrainians are ready to seek a compromise, but a significant number support the idea of regaining control over the entire territory of the country, using all possible means to achieve this goal.