YouGov survey finds negotiated end to war with Russia is preferred option in four out of seven countries
A Ukrainian serviceman on the frontline, near Chasiv Yar in the eastern Donetsk region, fires a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops.A Ukrainian serviceman on the frontline, near Chasiv Yar in the eastern Donetsk region, fires a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops.
The data comes almost three years after Putin’s full-scale invasion and at a critical moment for Ukraine. This year Russia has been advancing at its fastest rate since spring 2022, when its columns made an unsuccessful attempt to seize Kyiv. Over the same period, the percentages saying they preferred a negotiated peace surged to 55% from 45% in Italy, 46% in Spain, 43% in France and 45% in Germany, matched by corresponding falls in readiness to back Ukraine until it won.
Less than a month away from Trump’s return, majorities or near-majorities in all but one of the countries thought it likely the US president-elect would cut off support to Ukraine: 62% of Germans, 60% of Spaniards, 56% of Britons, 52% of French and 48% of Italians. Zelenskyy is unwilling to hand over occupied territory to Russia. The Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, has criticised western talk of a peace process as premature, saying Ukraine should get what it needs to stop Putin winning.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ukraine war briefing: US announces new $1bn support package for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets TrumpPentagon made announcement as Washington races to provide aid to Kyiv before Trump takes office. What we know on day 1,019
Read more »
Europe may have to double its aid for Ukraine under Trump, diplomats fearKyiv told to increase domestic arms production as its officials say they have enough support to fight through 2025
Read more »
Australia and UK Pledge Continued Support for Ukraine, Consider Peacekeeping RoleAustralian and UK Defence and Foreign Ministers met in London, reaffirming their commitment to supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia. They pledged to extend training for Ukrainian soldiers and left open the possibility of sending peacekeeping troops after the conflict ends. The meeting also emphasized the interconnectedness of global security, citing developments like the deployment of North Korean troops by Russia.
Read more »
Australia to Reopen Kyiv Embassy in 2025, Doubles Down on Ukraine SupportAustralia will reopen its embassy in Kyiv in 2025 and contribute financially to a Ukraine recovery fund. Foreign Minister Penny Wong made the announcement during a visit to Kyiv, emphasizing Australia's unwavering support for Ukraine at a crucial juncture in the conflict. The embassy will be staffed by the Australian ambassador and deputy head of mission starting in January 2025.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow launches ‘massive strike’ on Ukraine’s energy infrastructureExplosions heard in Odesa, Kropynytskyi, Kharkiv, Rivne and Lutsk as Russia targets power grid
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war live: German chancellor Scholz makes visit to Ukraine after Putin call criticismThe meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes weeks after Scholz spoke with Vladimir Putin
Read more »