Most Ukrainians see Europe as ally, while U.S. grows tired, pressures for concessions

A recent survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) reveals that 64% of Ukrainians see Europe as a supportive ally seeking a peace agreement on acceptable terms, while 28% disagree

Regarding the U.S., 67% of respondents believe the country is tired of supporting Ukraine and is pressuring for concessions. Only 24% view the U.S. as an ally, wanting a fair peace. Additionally, opinions on former U.S. President Donald Trump's potential influence have become more negative—58% believe his presidency would lead to an unjust peace, a figure that decreased slightly to 55% in March.

Furthermore, only 18% expect a just or mostly just peace, while 21% think it will be partly fair. Support for Trump’s return to power has dropped sharply, from 54% in December to 19% in March, with 73% now believing it would harm Ukraine.

These findings are based on two KIIS surveys conducted in February and March 2025, involving 2,029 and 1,326 respondents, respectively, with a margin of error of 2.4% and 2.5%.

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