Three-Quarters of Ukrainians Support Ceasefire Only with Security Guarantees
A new survey shows that 75% of Ukrainians would accept a ceasefire with Russia only if it comes with binding security guarantees from Western partners.
The Gaze reports this, referring to a poll, conducted by the Rating Sociological Group between August 21–23.
Asked whether Ukraine should agree to a ceasefire, three-quarters of respondents answered: “Yes, but only if the United States and European countries provide security guarantees.”
Another 19% said Ukraine should reject a ceasefire under any circumstances, while just 3% favored an unconditional halt to hostilities. The remaining 3% were undecided.
When asked about the most important elements of security guarantees, respondents cited sustained military aid and weapons supplies from Western partners, a commitment by allies to intervene militarily if Russia attacks again, and international air and naval patrols over Ukraine.
The survey also found that 59% of Ukrainians favor ending active fighting and searching for a compromise, while 20% support continuing the war until both Donbas and Crimea are liberated. Another 13% back fighting until Ukraine restores its February 23, 2022 front lines.
As for possible routes to peace, 62% of respondents see compromise with the involvement of third countries as the most realistic path.
About 20% would accept direct negotiations with Russia, while 11% favor no talks at all, insisting the war should continue until Ukraine regains all of its territory.
The poll was conducted through CATI (computer-assisted telephone interviews) with a random sample of 1,600 adults across Ukraine, excluding occupied Crimea, Donbas, and areas without Ukrainian mobile coverage.
As The Gaze reported earlier, the vast majority of Ukrainian citizens (63%) still consider Europe to be a reliable ally.