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A total of 60% of Ukrainians consider it categorically unacceptable to transfer control of all of Donbas to Russia in exchange for security guarantees, yet almost 60% could accept a freezing of the war along the current line of contact in exchange for security guarantees and significant financial support for Ukraine.

Source: Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) survey conducted 20 July-3 August 2026

Details: According to the survey, 33% are nonetheless prepared to accept such a concession, though the majority of them acknowledge it is a difficult condition. A further 7% were unable to form a definitive view.

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