Poll: Most Ukrainians believe Russia denies their independence
In August, a survey by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation and Razumkov Center found that three-quarters of Ukrainians believe Russians do not view Ukraine as an independent and sovereign state.
When asked whether Russians perceive Ukraine as a sovereign nation, 43% of respondents said "no," while 33% responded "rather not."
The survey results indicate that this view is prevalent across all social and demographic groups, regardless of age, gender, location, education level, or income.
Regionally, this sentiment is most strongly held in central Ukraine (80.5%) and western Ukraine (78%), while slightly less prevalent in the south (72%) and east (66%)—though it still represents a clear majority in these areas.
The survey was conducted face-to-face from Aug. 8 to 15 in areas controlled by the Ukrainian government where no active fighting is taking place.
A total of 2,017 respondents aged 18 and over were interviewed. The theoretical margin of error does not exceed 2.3%. However, systematic deviations could be influenced by the ongoing effects of Russian aggression, including the forced evacuation of millions of citizens.
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