The war in Ukraine shows . Ukraine is A fifth of Ukraine is now controlled by Russia and its proxies.
Wars generate well-known 鈥溾 effects in public opinion 鈥 . This leads us to expect that Ukrainian public attitudes towards any perceived compromises 鈥 especially territorial concessions 鈥 would be hardening.
The in Ukraine largely confirms this. But our work adds crucial detail and nuance: those most affected by the war through displacement, and thus most concerned about their immediate security and welfare, are most likely to support an immediate ceasefire. Regional and gender differences are also pronounced.