75% of Ukrainians back talks with Russia, but nobody is signing a blank check
Turns out wanting to talk does not mean being ready to fold. A fresh survey just dropped, and it perfectly captures the national mood: open to dialogue, but stubborn as hell.
According to a fresh survey from KIIS, three-quarters of Ukrainians are fine with sitting down at the negotiating table right now. But before anyone starts drafting surrender terms, there is a massive catch: talking is not the same as conceding.
When asked about an actual ceasefire along the current front lines, nearly 70% would accept it only under strict conditions: occupied land is never legally recognized as Russian, the army continues stockpiling modern weapons, and the road to the EU and NATO remains wide open. No demilitarization compromises, period.
Even with relentless drone strikes hammering infrastructure, 62% of respondents say they are ready to endure the war for as long as it takes. In the capital, that number climbs to 72%.
Pragmatic diplomacy and absolute defiance can, apparently, comfortably live inside the exact same head.
Source: KIIS
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