“Opinion is divided between continued invasion and peace talks” Russian poll

Russia's independent pollster has released a poll showing that inside Russia is divided on whether to continue the invasion or move to peace talks.

After the Russian military invaded Ukraine, Russian pollster Levada Center conducted face-to-face polls of more than 1,600 people across the country late each month.

On August 1, the results of the August survey were announced, and in response to the question, "Should we continue military action or start peace negotiations?",

48% answered, "Continue military action.

" 44% of the respondents answered that "the start of peace negotiations" was almost evenly divided.

Of these, the majority of those under 40 chose "peace negotiations," suggesting that younger generations want a transition to peace negotiations.

In particular, 30% of young people between the ages of 18 and 24 answered that they "do not support the actions of the Russian military," indicating that about one in three people oppose the invasion even as information control is strengthened.

The "Levada Center" has been designated as a "foreign agent", which means a so-called "foreign spy", and continues to conduct its own opinion polls and analyzes under pressure from the administration.