Former President Donald Trump has declared that he would bring an end to the war in Ukraine within just one day after taking office. To support this effort, Trump has named retired General Keith Kellogg as the special envoy to Ukraine.
Back in June, Kellogg introduced a Ukraine policy plan that proposed tying additional U.S. assistance to Kyiv’s participation in peace talks with Moscow. However, a recent survey reveals that a significant majority of Ukrainians — 64.1 percent — remain doubtful about engaging in negotiations with Russia.
When it comes to Western support for Ukraine, public opinion is divided. A little over half of respondents — 57.2 percent — feel that Western allies are not doing enough to secure Ukraine’s victory. Meanwhile, 40 percent believe Western leaders are making every possible effort to assist the country.
As for international leaders, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Polish President Andrzej Duda emerged as the most trusted figures among Ukrainians, with both receiving trust ratings of 65 percent.
The survey credits the high regard for President Duda to the historical solidarity between Poland and Ukraine, particularly in light of Poland’s robust support during the early stages of Russia’s invasion and its advocacy for Ukraine within the European Union.
Similarly, von der Leyen’s trustworthiness is attributed to her “undisputed leadership” in securing critical decisions for Ukraine at the EU level. Her visible championing of Ukraine’s path toward EU membership has also resonated strongly with ordinary Ukrainians, according to the report’s findings.
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