61% of Ukrainians Back Ceasefire With European Troops as Zelensky Faces Corruption Fallout
Updated
Updated · spectator.com · Jun 12
61% of Ukrainians Back Ceasefire With European Troops as Zelensky Faces Corruption Fallout
2 articles · Updated · spectator.com · Jun 12
Summary
A new poll found 61% of Ukrainians would support a ceasefire along the current front line if European troops were deployed to help deter another Russian invasion.
That shift reflects mounting war fatigue after years of air raids, power cuts and forced recruitment, with videos of so-called “busification” and 311,000 desertion or AWOL cases deepening public anger.
Support for compromise is rising as Zelensky’s government is hit by widening corruption scandals, including allegations tied to aides and business associates; an earlier survey found 59% held him personally responsible for corruption.
The pressure comes even as Ukraine’s drone campaign is reshaping the war—production is set to reach 7 million drones this year and deep strikes are increasingly hitting Russian infrastructure far from the front.
With Putin rejecting direct talks but Roman Abramovich reportedly opening a back channel, the poll suggests public opinion on both sides is moving faster toward an exhausted peace than their leaders are.
With US and EU strategies now diverging, who will ultimately get to decide Ukraine's fate?
Can Ukraine win a two-front war against both Russia and its own deep-rooted corruption?
As AI drones create deadly kill zones, are soldiers becoming obsolete on the modern battlefield?
Ukraine 2026: Public Rejects Ceasefire Without European Security as Corruption Scandal Threatens Western Support
Overview
As Ukraine faces ongoing Russian attacks and a challenging political climate in mid-2026, public opinion strongly opposes a ceasefire without solid European security guarantees. During this tense period, a major corruption scandal—Operation Midas—has shaken the nation, with anti-corruption agencies investigating high-level graft in key sectors like energy and defense. The inquiry, supported by extensive wiretaps and leaked recordings, has brought intense scrutiny to Ukraine’s leadership and raised concerns among Western allies. These intertwined crises highlight the urgent need for trustworthy governance and credible security commitments to maintain public trust and international support.