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Poll: Ukrainians Show Strongest Support for Trump in Europe
A new poll by the New Europe Center NGO reveals that 44.6% of Ukrainians trust U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, despite his previous threats to cut aid and force peace talks with Russia. This marks a significant increase from 2023, when only 10% preferred Trump over President Joe Biden. The poll suggests Ukrainians hope for a decisive U.S. policy and potential peace restoration under Trump, who has promised to end the war in Ukraine swiftly. However, skepticism remains high, with 64.1% doubting negotiations with Russia, and opinions on Western support are divided.
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