97. ANALYSIS: Marnie Howlett on Ukranian public opinion research - perspectives on territory, sovereignty and the war with Russia

War in Ukraine: Update from Kyiv

Marnie Howlett, Lecturer in Politics at the University of Oxford, discusses findings from her team's latest public opinion survey research in Ukraine - conductin surveys during a full-scale war, sentiment in Ukraine on territory, sovereignty, Ukrainians categorical opposition to conceding territory or accepting Russian-backed control and implications of this for the war going forward.

The survey data showed that "Ukrainians are categorically opposed... [to cede territory or accept a Russian-backed government].. they will fight... they are not willing to back down... at any cost they will defend their land".

Janina Dill, Carl Muller-Crepon and Marnie Howlett in The Conversation: "Ukrainians are not willing to give up territory or sovereignty – new survey."

Ilko Kulcheriv Democracy Initiatives Foundation report comparing the survey data from February 2022 to May 2022: How the War Changed the Way Ukrainians Think About Friends, Enemies, and the Country's Strategic Goals

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