The New York Times newspaper published an article on the front page highlighting an important trend in Ukrainian public opinion: more and more Ukrainians are expressing readiness for peace talks with Russia. This shows a significant shift in the perception of possible ways to end the conflict, from categorical rejection of any agreements to openness to compromises in the future.
"Polls and recent statements by the country's leaders highlight a noticeable shift in the conversation about peace talks - from 'no agreement ever' to 'a possible compromise at some point,'" the article reads.
The newspaper cites a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, according to which a third of respondents would agree to cede part of Russia's territory to end the war. This is three times more than a year ago.
"More and more people are ready. And the main reason is the unfulfilled expectations of last year, because many people had higher hopes," the publication quotes the words of the executive director of the KMIS, Anton Hrushetskyi.
The newspaper also spoke to a number of Ukrainians who repeat the phrase: "A bad peace is better than a good quarrel."
