Hlib Kuzmenko, research expert and Head of Communications Rating Group commented to Express Online (journalist - Bogdan Kufryk). The focus is the Rating Group's research on the socio-political sentiments of Ukrainians and the conditions for the end of the war.

About negotiations

“82% of respondents [Ukrainians] support the diplomatic path: 62% — the option of negotiations with the involvement of other countries, 20% — direct negotiations with the Russian Federation. On the other hand, this does not mean that Ukrainians are ready for peace at any cost. It is only a matter of readiness for a diplomatic solution.”

Why Ukrainians are fighting first of all for the future of children and freedom, not for territory and resources

According to the Ratin Group socio-political survey, most respondents believe that we are fighting with Russia for the future of our children (60%) and freedom (44%). About the territory is spoken by 19%, and about resources - 11%.

“This does not mean that citizens are indifferent to our territories and resources. In the end, Ukrainians at the front are defending their borders, territorial integrity. It is more about the fact that people (especially relatives), peaceful life and security, as well as freedom are our fundamental values. We are fighting for our existence, and it is impossible without freedom. We also want peace, but not at the cost of freedom. But the war for territories and resources is part of Russia's strategic culture, their strategic communication. The Kremlin communicates to the Russians that the West wants to seize their territories, minerals, etc., so they say, they must strike first.

Recall that, according to the data surveys on the values of Ukrainians, the main goals of society now are family security (73%), life in peace (62%), freedom (56%) and national security (55%). At the same time, responsibility and independence are two strong traits that are key to all major goals.

See more:

• ‍Commentary in the publication Express Online
• Press release survey on social and political sentiment
• Press release Values survey