YouGov survey shows a negotiated end to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev is the alternative most favored by respondents
European support for Ukraine “until victory” in the conflict against Russia fell, shows a survey by . A negotiated end to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev is the alternative most favored by those interviewed.
The survey was carried out in 7 European countries – France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark and the United Kingdom. In all, the alternative of ceding territory to Russia to end the war grew when compared to the same survey carried out in February 2023.
Here is the proportion of European support for sending aid to Kiev until Ukraine’s victory in the conflict against Russia:
- France – 23%;
- Germany – 28%;
- Italy – 15%;
- Spain – 25%;
- Sweden – 50%;
- Denmark – 40% ;
- United Kingdom – 36%.
Here is the proportion of European support for a negotiated end to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, even if Ukraine has to cede territories to Russia:
- France – 43%;
- Germany – 45%;
- Italy – 55%;
- Spain – 46%;
- Sweden – 24%;
- Denmark – 34%;
- United Kingdom – 32%.
The results of the survey are released at a time when financial aid to Ukraine continues from the United States, Donald Trump (Republican Party), who will take office on January 20th.
The Republican is a critic of the aid sent by President Joe Biden (Democratic Party). During the campaign, he stated that he will cut support for the Ukrainians if they do not agree to negotiate an end to the conflict with Russia.
On the other hand, he also said that, if the Russians do not agree to negotiate an end to the war, the Ukrainians will receive more support from the Americans to expel the Army from the territory of the occupied country.
Furthermore, the conflict between Moscow and Kiev in recent months has seen stagnant front lines and the use of more powerful weapons by both sides, increasing the European population’s fear of the continuation of the war.
METHODOLOGY
9,414 adults were interviewed in 7 European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark and the United Kingdom) from December 3 to 18, 2024.
Respondents answered the question “What is your preferred resolution to the conflict in Ukraine?”. The answer options were “I support Ukraine until Russia leaves Ukrainian territory, even if it means the war lasts longer” e “I support a negotiated end to the conflict, even if Russia still has control of some parts of Ukraine”.
