Polls: 82% of Ukrainians 'categorically against' Russian peace plan
Recent public opinion polls show most Ukrainians are strongly opposed to accepting Russia's peace plan.
The Kyiv International Institute of Sociology has published the results of surveys conducted in May and June.
One survey conducted from May 2 to 12 asked about the Russian peace plan putting some of Ukraine's eastern and southern regions under Russian control. Some 82 percent of respondents said they are "categorically against" the plan. Only 10 percent said they are "ready to accept" it.
Another survey conducted from May 15 to June 3 found that 52 percent agreed with the statement, "Under no circumstances should Ukraine give up any of its territories" to Russia. A total of 38 percent chose the statement, "In order to achieve peace as soon as possible and preserve independence, Ukraine may give up some of its territories."
The institute said, "Ukrainians want peace." It added that they "are ready for difficult discussions and compromises," but "reject demands for surrender."
Editorial Note: An earlier version of this story said the two surveys were conducted from May 15 to June 3. But they were conducted in different periods. One of the surveys asked about the Russian peace plan, not the memorandum presented by Russia on June 2.
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