Barely 10% of Europeans believe Ukraine can still defeat Russia, finds poll
Exclusive: Shift in sentiment requires EU politicians to focus on defining an acceptable peace, say authors
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Exclusive: Shift in sentiment requires EU politicians to focus on defining an acceptable peace, say authors
Support for Ukraine remains high across the European Union, but authors of the study say politicians should focus on defining an acceptable peace.
Of the 12 countries surveyed, ten believe Russia has a greater chance of winning the war. The two that have faith in Ukraine being victorious are Poland and Portugal
Support for Ukraine among Europeans remains high almost two years after the full-scale Russian invasion, however, only 10% believe the country can defeat Moscow, a YouGov and Datapraxis poll, conducted in the EU, suggests, The Guardian reported on Feb. 21.
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