The poll by CBOS (Centre for Public Opinion Research) marks a notable shift in public sentiment, with only 39% holding this view in September and just 26% in April 2022.

In contrast, only 31% of respondents currently support continuing the fight without compromising with Russia, a sharp decline from 46% in September and 59% in April 2022.

War in Ukraine: Polish society wants end of the conflict

CBOS noted that for the first time since the outbreak of the war, the prevailing view in Polish society is that the main goal should be to end the conflict and make peace, even if this means Ukraine giving up part of its territory or independence.

CBOS stated that at various stages of the war, the prevailing belief among Poles was always that Ukrainians (with the support of the West) should continue to fight and not make any concessions to Russia.

But since the second year of the war began, this belief has steadily declined, with a particularly sharp drop in the past three months.

The study also found that younger Poles, aged 18-24, those who are more religious, and those with right-wing political views are more likely to favor peace talks.

The survey, conducted between November 28 and December 8, 2024, sampled 915 respondents.