“Almost two thirds of the respondents support diplomatic solutions to the problem in the Donbass: 38% support the idea of ending hostilities and declaring the territories temporarily occupied, freezing the conflict, 22% - for granting these territories autonomy within Ukraine. Only 8% of respondents for their complete separation, ”the statement said.
It is clarified that the continuation of hostilities until the full restoration of Ukrainian power in the Donbass is supported by 16% of respondents.
The survey was conducted from December 13 to December 17, 2500 respondents took part in it.
Earlier, Russia's envoy to the contact group to resolve the situation in eastern Ukraine, Boris Gryzlov, stated that the parties to the conflict in Donbass confirmed their commitment to a ceasefire in the region following the meeting of the contact group in Minsk.
On December 16, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadim Pristayko announced that a new truce in the Donbass could be announced on December 20 or 21.