Nearly Three Quarters of Ukrainians Support Ceasing Fire Only with International Security Guarantees, Survey Shows
According to a nationwide sociological survey conducted in August, the majority of Ukrainians express willingness to support a conditional ceasefire, but only if security guarantees are provided by the international community.
The results, which cover various regions of the country, indicate that over 75% of respondents believe Ukraine should agree to a truce solely when reliable and multilateral security assurances are in place.
When asked whether Ukraine should agree to ceasefire at all, 19% responded affirmatively but with the condition that all guarantees are met, while 3% believe the country should agree unconditionally.
The primary security guarantees named by Ukrainians include funding and arms supplies from international partners (52%), a commitment from allies to engage in warfare if Ukraine is attacked again (48%), and international air and sea patrols (44%).
At the same time, 58% of those surveyed emphasize that the most crucial issues now are securing future funding for the Ukrainian army and ensuring the supply of modern weapons from Western partners.
Additionally, 31% believe that the priority lies in reclaiming occupied territories.
Ukrainians also consider fighting for the future of their children (60%) and for freedom (44%) as key motives behind the ongoing conflict.
Previous data shows that 59% support diplomatic negotiations and de-escalation, while 20% insist on continuing warfare until Donbas and Crimea are retaken.
Moreover, 82% see negotiations as the most realistic path to ending the war.