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Russia Today
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
Most Ukrainians will tolerate conflict ‘as long as necessary'
A majority of Ukrainians are prepared to endure the conflict with Russia for 'as long as necessary,' a survey released on Thursday by the Kiev International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) shows. Past KIIS surveys had indicated a steady decline in support for an open-ended conflict – from a peak of 73% in 2022 to a low of 54% in March 2025 – suggesting growing war fatigue. Recent data, however, shows a reversal of the trend. The latest poll, conducted between May 15 and June 3, indicates that 60% of respondents are ready to endure the war indefinitely. Another 6% said they are prepared to continue for one more year, while 20% are willing to tolerate it for several more months or up to half a year. The survey was carried out by telephone and included 1,011 respondents who were selected through a random sample of mobile phone numbers. KIIS stated that such surveys typically have a margin of error of up to 4.1% under normal conditions. However, it admitted that additional deviations are also likely due to certain wartime factors, such as response bias – where participants may provide answers they believe are expected or acceptable rather than their true opinions. The sudden rise in support for an open-ended conflict with Russia comes against a backdrop of wartime restrictions introduced by Vladimir Zelensky, who has banned opposition parties, centralized media under a unified information policy, and implemented increasingly draconian mobilization measures to sustain the armed forces. The KIIS survey results also contrast with ongoing efforts to find a political settlement to the conflict. Earlier this week, Russian and Ukrainian delegations held their second round of direct peace talks in Istanbul, agreeing to a record prisoner swap and exchanging draft memorandums on reaching a peace deal. Both sides indicated that direct contacts would continue. At the same time, Russian officials have repeatedly claimed that Kiev is not truly prepared to end the conflict. The Kremlin has pointed to ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory and sabotage operations as evidence that Kiev is committed to a military solution and is willing to engage in 'terrorist acts.' Russian President Vladimir Putin has also stated that the 'illegitimate regime in Kiev' is 'gradually turning into a terrorist organization.'
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Number of people ready to endure war for as long as it takes increases in Ukraine
Sociological survey data shows that 60% of Ukrainians say that they are ready to endure the war as long as necessary, while another 6% are ready to endure it for a year. Source: poll conducted by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), on 15 May–3 June Details: Sociologists note that the number of those who are ready to endure the war for as long as necessary dropped to 54% in March, while between March and May and early June, it rose to 60%. Another 6% are ready to endure for one year, which is a relatively long period. Meanwhile, 20% (24% in March) say that they are ready to endure a shorter period (a few months or six months). The remaining 14% were undecided. Infographics: Kyiv International Institute of Sociology It is noted that in all oblasts, fewer people said that they were ready to endure as long as necessary compared to the beginning of 2024. Meanwhile, the figure has increased in all regions compared to March 2025. Infographics: Kyiv International Institute of Sociology Sociologists also say that, regardless of age, more than half of all age groups are ready to endure the war for as long as necessary. Infographics: Kyiv International Institute of Sociology For reference: The KIIS survey was conducted from 15 May to 3 June 2025 by telephone interviews based on a random sample of mobile phone numbers (with random generation of phone numbers and subsequent statistical weighting). A total of 1,011 respondents living in the territory controlled by the Ukrainian government were interviewed. The survey was conducted among adult citizens of Ukraine (aged 18 and older) who, at the time of the survey, were on the territory controlled by the Ukrainian government. The sample did not include residents of territories temporarily not controlled by the Ukrainian authorities (although some of the respondents are IDPs who relocated from Russian-occupied territory), nor was the survey performed with persons who fled the country after 24 February 2022. Formally, under normal circumstances, the statistical error of such a sample (with a probability of 0.95 and taking into account the design effect of 1.3) did not exceed 4.1% for indicators close to 50%, 3.5% for indicators close to 25%, 2.5% for indicators close to 10%, and 1.8% for indicators close to 5%. In times of war, a certain systematic deviation is added in addition to the specified formal error. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
News.com.au
15-05-2025
- News.com.au
‘Get help': Star's chilling warning amid drug spike
A popular Aussie radio star has revealed how she's been a victim of drink spiking three times — as police issue a warning about increased use of a drug used to facilitate the horror act. Former Bachelor contestant Brittany Hockley revealed on her KIIS radio show The Pick Up that she has been drugged against her will on three separate occasions. 'It is not just some stranger in the bar when you're out that you have to be aware of. It's not just making sure your hand is over your drink,' she said. 'It's being hyper aware of the increase that this is happening and also what to look out for.' Radio co-host Laura Byrne then revealed of the four women who work in the team, three of them have also been a victim of this crime. 'Three of us have experienced an incident where someone has used or tried to use one of these date rape drugs against us,' the mum-of-two said. Hockley then went on to explain what it feels like and 'what to watch out for', saying that in her experience, she felt 'drunk very quickly' but 'it's not a normal drunk'. 'For me, the first sign was when I would move my head to the side — just to look — everything was taking too long to catch up, and it started to get blurry,' she said. The 37-year-old said at this point there isn't a lot of time to realise other signs and symptoms as it happens so quickly. 'You just start to feel really, really unwell and really intoxicated. It happens so quickly, it is scary,' she said. 'It goes from zero to 100 in sometimes potentially minutes. You need to tell someone immediately what is happening to you or what you think is happening to you, and get help.' Many praised Hockley for being so candid about what had happened to her. 'Thank you so much for sharing this girls. It makes us feel less alone,' one said. Another added: 'I'm glad you are telling others what it feels like because many may think it's just drunk feeling, but it's way worse and it's hard to speak or stand etc.' Another advised: 'Please make a point of taking your friend straight to a hospital or call an ambulance. Don't assume they have used a date rate drug, fentanyl is coming into the country too. You also don't know how people will react to a drug. Hospital every time.' Someone else weighed in with their own terrifying experience, posting: 'Also – I lost the ability to form sentences after 20(ish) minutes. So YES to the advice of telling someone what you think is happening ASAP! Can't stress enough. 'I told a man at central station (Sydney) that I had fled my work party as I suspected a colleague had spiked me & this man took me all the way home (Cronulla) and got me to the safety my housemates. I wish I could thank him today.' Hockley's message to fans comes just days after the Australian Federal Police issued a warning about a spike in 'fantasy' or 'bute' hitting our shores, which is typically found in industrial strength cleaning products. However, its secondary use has caused concerns for police as, when ingested, it converts to Gamma-hydroxybutyrate — also known as GHB. The drug can create feelings of drowsiness, confusion, blackouts and memory loss, seizures, unconsciousness or even death. It's often used to facilitate sexual assault and rape. More than 3.8 tonnes of 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD) has been seized in 2025 alone, and in the 12 months prior to March 1, 2025, it was confiscated more than any other drug. The majority of it was seized in New South Wales. Paula Hudson, the AFP's Acting Assistant Commissioner, said the impact of the drug was catastrophic. 'Although 1,4-Butanediol has a legitimate industrial use, factors such as the significant volumes and concealment methods used in its illegal importation suggest it is targeted for a more nefarious use,' she said. '1,4-BD is dangerous on many levels. Unlike other illicit drugs, it can be used as an instrument of crime, rather than being generally taken only for personal use. 'The significant amount of 1,4-BD being illegally imported into Australia has prompted the AFP and Australian Border Force (ABF) to reinforce a zero-tolerance rule towards criminal networks attempting to import this illicit substance into the country. 'It's a fight on multiple fronts for police, emergency and health services, all working together to combat the importation, distribution and consumption of this harmful illicit substance.' She stressed there was no safe use of the drug.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
As ceasefire talks loom, most Ukrainians oppose elections without full peace deal with Russia
The majority of Ukrainians, 71%, do not support holding elections before a full peace deal, even in the case of a ceasefire and security guarantees, according to a poll published by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) on May 14. The institute conducted the survey ahead of potential ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in Turkey on May 15 to launch the first direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow since 2022, though the Kremlin has not revealed whether the Russian leader would attend himself. According to the survey, most of the respondents believe that elections must be held only after a peace agreement and a complete end to the war. Some 25% of Ukrainians say that elections should be held already after a potential ceasefire or even immediately. This figure has increased by 6% since March 2025. In the meantime, the number of respondents who believe that elections should be held only after the war is completely over has decreased from 78% to 71%. Kyiv and its partners have called upon Russia to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on May 12 – a proposal Moscow has ignored. The majority of respondents across all Ukrainian regions spoke out against holding elections before a peace deal, though the western regions had the highest number of opponents. The poll was conducted between May 2 and May 12 among 1,010 citizens over 18 years of age living in the territories controlled by Ukraine. Russian propaganda has widely used the issue of elections in Ukraine to discredit the Ukrainian leadership. Mocow has claimed that Zelensky is no longer a legitimate president, as his first term was originally meant to end on May 20, 2024. Russia's full-scale invasion and the subsequent declaration of martial law in Ukraine meant elections have been impossible to hold, and Zelensky's term has been extended, something constitutional lawyers say is allowed under Ukrainian law. Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, passed a resolution on Feb. 25 to hold elections after "a comprehensive, just, and sustainable peace is secured" in the country. Read also: Zelensky's trust rating rises to 74%, highest since 2023, poll shows We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Zelensky's trust rating rises to 74%, highest since 2023, poll shows
President Volodymyr Zelensky's trust rating increased from 69% in March to 74% in the first half of May, while 22% of respondents said they do not trust the Ukrainian leader, according to a poll published by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) on May 14. This marks Zelensky's highest trust rating recorded by KIIS since December 2023, when he enjoyed the confidence of 77% of respondents. The institute carried out the survey as the Ukrainian leader is preparing for a possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 15 in Turkey for peace talks. Compared to the March poll, the level of trust in the president has increased by 5%, while the level of distrust has decreased from 28% to 22%. A trust-distrust balance is +52%. Researchers also noted that Zelensky enjoyed confidence in all regions across Ukraine. The poll was conducted from May 2 to May 12 among 1,010 citizens over 18 years of age living in the territories controlled by Ukraine. Russia invited Ukraine to direct talks in Istanbul after rejecting calls for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire backed by Europe, Ukraine, and the United States. Zelensky accepted the invitation and said he was ready to personally meet Putin in Turkey on May 15. The Kremlin has not confirmed Putin's participation but said Russia would dispatch a delegation. The meeting between Zelensky and Putin, if it occurs, could signal a breakthrough in stalled diplomatic efforts to end Russia's full-scale invasion. The last and only face-to-face meeting between Zelensky and Putin occurred in December 2019 in Paris under the Normandy Format. Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, there have been no direct meetings between the two. Read also: As Ukraine, Russia peace talks loom, all eyes are on Putin's next move We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
