Survey finds 87% of Ukrainians think Russia will not stop at occupied territory  

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**Most Ukrainians Believe Russia Will Not Stop at Territories**

A recent survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) has found that 87% of Ukrainians believe Russia will not stop its aggression beyond the currently occupied territories. This belief is consistent across all regions, with 80% in the east and south and 89-90% in the west and center.

**Russia’s Goals**

According to the survey, most Ukrainians (66%) believe that Russia’s ultimate goal is to destroy Ukraine. 28% of respondents said that seeks physical genocide, while 38% say it aims to seize most or all of Ukraine’s territory and eliminate its statehood and national identity.

**U.S. Involvement**

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that any final resolution to the war would have to involve European leaders “because of their sanctions that they’ve imposed.” This comes as a is on-site in Jeddah, preparing for key talks with U.S. officials on how to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.

**Military Developments**

In other , Russian forces have recaptured 12 settlements and 100 square kilometers in previously by Ukrainian troops. Ukraine’s Air Force has intercepted 79 of the 126 Russian drones launched overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones, as well as one Iskander-M ballistic missile.

**Diplomatic Efforts**

Representatives from Russia and Ukraine will meet in person and virtually on March 11, coinciding with a meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. officials on the same day in . This comes amid growing concerns that U.S. President Donald ‘s push for a swift end to the war could lead to a peace deal on unfavorable terms for Ukraine.

**Key Quotes**

head Andriy Yermak wrote, “As I arrive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a ceasefire in the three-year war the Russian Federation has waged on my country has never seemed closer.”

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