PUBLIC OPINION: Can Peace Talks With Russia Happen Without Ukraine?

Kyiv Post correspondents are still exploring public opinion on the most high-profile questions.

This time, they took to the streets of New York and London to gather firsthand perspectives on another issue: Should the world’s top powers be talking with Russia about ending its war without Ukraine’s participation? If so, why?

When questioned, both Londoners and New Yorkers largely shared highly similar sentiments. Only one of the people spoken to on the street seemed open to the idea of not involving Ukraine.
He said that while not ideal “it’s the right move if that’s all that can take place.

“However, everyone else said that Ukraine needs to have a voice in its own destiny.

One woman said that it would be “ridiculous” not to involve Ukraine.

Another said: “I think somebody should come in and take over Russia.

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