Russia: attitude toward relationship with Ukraine

When asked about their opinion toward the relationship of their country with Ukraine, approximately one half of Russians believed that Russia and Ukraine should be independent yet friendly nations with open borders and no visas or customs as of November 2021. Another 18 percent answered that Russia and Ukraine must unite into one country. To compare, only seven percent of respondents held this opinion in September 2014.

Which of the following opinions concerning Russia's relationship with Ukraine would you agree with most?

Characteristic	It should be the same as with other countries, with closed borders, visas, and customs	They should be independent yet friendly nations, with open borders, no visas or customs	Russia and Ukraine must unite into one country	Difficult to say
Nov 2021	24%	51%	18%	7%
Feb 2021	23%	57%	17%	4%
Aug 2020	30%	51%	16%	3%
Jan 2020	26%	56%	15%	3%
Sep 2019	23%	54%	19%	4%
Feb 2019	25%	52%	17%	6%
Sep 2018	32%	45%	16%	6%
Sep 2017	34%	49%	11%	6%
Sep 2016	39%	48%	8%	6%
Sep 2015	25%	59%	8%	7%
Sep 2014	26%	62%	7%	5%
Jan 2014	19%	59%	16%	6%
Jan 2013	13%	64%	18%	6%
Jan 2012	16%	61%	16%	8%

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Release date

December 2021

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Region

Russia

Survey time period

November 25 to December 1, 2021*

Number of respondents

1,603 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Urban and rural population

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

* Survey characteristics refer to the latest survey.

The survey was conducted throughout all of Russia in both urban and rural settings, in 137 localities and 50 regions.
Figures may not sum up to 100 due to rounding.

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