Around 80% of Ukrainians firmly reject Russia’s “peace plan” – poll

This was announced by Anton Hrushetskyi, Executive Director of the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), during a press conference titled “Dynamics of socio-political sentiments of Ukrainians during the war,” reports a Ukrinform correspondent.

“The share of those willing to accept the Russian peace plan — even despite the difficult international situation and pressure from some partners — remains at 10 – 15%. That is very low. Meanwhile, around 80% of citizens are categorically against it and reject the Russian plan. They are not ready to accept capitulation. Yes, society is tired; yes, it absolutely wants peace; yes, society is even willing to discuss difficult options — but we continue to see a stable, overwhelming majority that is against Ukraine capitulating. Let’s be honest: some people are indeed softening their stance,” said Hrushetskyi.

According to him, at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, only about 10% of Ukrainians were willing to make territorial concessions. Today, KIIS data shows that figure has risen to 38%.

“For example, at the beginning of the invasion and up to early 2024, more than 70% were ready to endure the war for as long as necessary. Now, that figure is about 60%... When we talk about the official recognition of occupied territories as part of Russia, or the transfer of non-occupied regions like Kherson or Zaporizhzhia, the overwhelming majority still firmly oppose it,” he added.

As previously reported by Ukrinform, according to the national public opinion survey Omnibus, conducted by KIIS from May 15 to June 3, 52% of respondents were categorically against any territorial concessions.