Russians Back Ukraine Peace Talks: Poll Results
- A recent survey indicates growing support in Russia for peace talks with Ukraine.
- The survey of 1,613 adults also revealed a shift in opinion regarding the war's continuation.
- The results come after a second round of direct peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul.
Russian sentiment shifts! A new poll reveals that a solid 64% of Russians now back Ukraine peace talks, marking a crucial shift in public opinion. The survey, conducted across 50 regions, shows a decline in those favoring continued war, dropping to 28%.The vast majority of respondents (73%) stress the importance of first addressing basic issues before a ceasefire. The U.S., Ukraine, and European countries are viewed as the main obstacles to peace.Many believe the root causes of the conflict must be resolved before a truce. News Directory 3 stays on top of fast-breaking developments. Eager to understand the evolving dynamics? Discover what’s next in this critical situation.
Support for Ukraine Peace Talks Rises in Russia Amid War
Updated June 5, 2025
A recent survey indicates growing support in Russia for peace talks with Ukraine. The poll, conducted from May 22-28 across 50 Russian regions, found that 64% of respondents favor peaceful negotiations, a 6% increase since March. The number of people supporting the continuation of the war decreased from 34% to 28% over the same period.
The survey of 1,613 adults also revealed a shift in opinion regarding the war’s continuation. In May 2023, 48% of respondents believed the war should continue, but that figure has now dropped to 43%.
The results come after a second round of direct peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. While the parties agreed to a new prisoner exchange and the repatriation of 6,000 fallen Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies, they did not reach a ceasefire agreement.
Support for peaceful negotiations is more prevalent among women (73%), those under 24 (77%), residents of smaller towns (67%), individuals who believe the country is heading in the wrong direction (76%), and those who disapprove of Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s performance (77%). Conversely, support for continuing the war is higher among men (39%), those 55 and older (35%), residents of Moscow (40%), individuals who believe the country is heading in the right direction (32%), and those who approve of Putin’s actions (30%).
The survey also explored perspectives on the sequence of conflict resolution. A majority (73%) believe that Russia and Ukraine should address the root causes of the hostilities before agreeing to a ceasefire. However, 18% think a truce should come first, followed by resolving other issues.
Regarding obstacles to peace, only 3% of Russians believe Russia is to blame.In contrast, 14% point to the U.S., while 36% each see Ukraine and European countries as major impediments to triumphant negotiations for peace.
What’s next
Future surveys will likely track whether support for peace talks continues to grow and how public opinion shifts in response to ongoing negotiations and battlefield developments.