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Lukashenka not forgiven, Belarusians divided: What a new poll of Ukrainians reveals

 Motherland Monument in Kyiv, Ukraine. Illustrative photo: Pexels
Motherland Monument in Kyiv, Ukraine. Illustrative photo: Pexels

Over the past year, the attitude of Ukrainians toward Belarusians has noticeably improved: 44.5% of respondents are positive toward them compared to 35.6% a year earlier. And as for Belarusians living in Ukraine, 78% of Ukrainians are positive toward them. At the same time, three-quarters do not want to admit Belarus to negotiations on ending the war, and almost 78% support Kyiv's tough policy toward the Belarusian authorities. These results were shown by a new poll by the Institute for Political Studies Political Sphere. Belsat looked at how the attitude of Ukrainians toward Belarusians, the Lukashenka regime, and democratic forces has changed over the four years of the war.