Latest public opinion survey shows a varying decline in Ukrainians' trust and expectations toward the United States and Europe
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its fifth year, a new survey from Ukraine reveals a continued decline in Ukrainian public trust toward Western powers. Nearly 60% of respondents believe that if Russia launches another attack, the United States will not provide assistance.
According to a recent survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS): under a hypothetical scenario of a ceasefire with security guarantees from the U.S. and Europe, 57% of respondents believe the United States would be unwilling to help if Russia attacks Ukraine again—up significantly from 40% in January. Similarly, 41% believe Europe would not assist, compared to 31% in January.
The survey also found that 60% of respondents consider Russia the biggest obstacle to a ceasefire; 14% point to the United States, 7% to Ukraine itself, 5% to Europe, 2% to other factors, and 10% said they were unable to judge.
43% of respondents believe the war will continue beyond 2027, 31% think it could end within this year, and 10% expect it to conclude in the first half of 2027.
Currently, Russian forces have control over most areas of Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk regions.
Regarding a proposed deal—where Ukrainian forces fully withdraw from the Donbas region, including areas still under Ukrainian control, in exchange for security guarantees from the U.S. and Europe—57% of respondents stated they find it "completely unacceptable," slightly lower than the 62% recorded in March; 29% said it is "difficult but acceptable," 7% said "easily acceptable," and 7% said they were unable to judge.
According to analysis by the survey organization cited by Central News Agency: declining trust among Ukrainians toward the U.S. and Europe is a matter of concern. Under these circumstances, support for any peace negotiations relying on American security guarantees will remain limited. Furthermore, the U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict has brought economic benefits to Russia, which has further damaged Ukrainians’ perception of the United States. Additionally, the vision of a prosperous and pro-European future serves as a crucial foundation for Ukrainian society. Should disappointment grow toward Europe, it would test the psychological resilience of the Ukrainian people and could even fuel anti-European sentiment.
Source: rfi
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