Poll shows rising Ukrainian support for negotiated peace
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A new poll found that nearly 70% of Ukrainians support a negotiated peace agreement -- up from just over 20% at the start of the war. But Ukraine's government says that ceding territory to Russia would be unconstitutional, and still, many Ukrainians say it's not a price they're willing to pay, even if it ends the war.
Breakdown
- The war in Ukraine has caused significant casualties, with estimates of 400,000 Ukrainians and 900,000 Russians killed or wounded. 8s
- Russian forces continue to gain ground in eastern Ukraine, leading to displacement of Ukrainian civilians. 21s
- A new poll shows nearly 70% of Ukrainians support a negotiated peace agreement, up from just over 20% at the war's start. 1m 11s
- Many Ukrainians and officials oppose ceding territory to Russia, calling it unconstitutional and unacceptable. 1m 22s
- Ukraine and its European allies fear that giving up territory could encourage further Russian aggression. 1m 58s
