Poll Shows Record 67% of Russians Now Favor Peace Talks with Ukraine.

Support for Negotiations Reaches a New High

According to TSN.ua: A new survey reveals that a record 67% of Russian citizens now support peace negotiations with Ukraine, marking a significant shift in public opinion. Conducted in February among 1,625 respondents across 50 Russian regions, the poll also found that interest in war news has fallen to a historic low, with only 24% expressing a desire to continue the conflict. This data comes amid the ongoing full-scale invasion, now in its third year.

Notably, 56% of those surveyed said they no longer follow war news closely, a sign of growing public fatigue. While a majority (72%) still express support for the actions of the Russian military in Ukraine, and 57% consider strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure justified, the overall sense of national direction is shifting. The proportion of Russians who believe the country is on the right track has declined from 70% to 64%.

A Shift in Public Sentiment on the War

These trends point to a changing public attitude toward the war and its potential outcomes. Denis Volkov, director of the Levada Center which conducted the poll, observed:

“On one hand, this indicates growing war fatigue and that people simply want this war to end.”

Overall, the new data suggests a gradual evolution in Russian society's mood, which appears to be increasingly open to seeking alternative paths to resolve the conflict, specifically through diplomatic talks. These results may signal a potential evolution in Russia's political landscape, as rising support for negotiations could create pressure on the leadership to alter its course. With declining interest in battlefield updates and mounting war weariness, Russian society may be demonstrating a growing readiness for compromise, which could influence future steps in the conflict with Ukraine.