In May 2024, about half of Ukrainians (47%) feared that the United States could negotiate a peace agreement with Russia without the participation of the Ukrainian government, according to a survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations. At the same time, 49% do not fear secret negotiations between Washington and Moscow. Respondents were also asked to make a choice between maintaining sovereignty and regaining the territories. The data showed that 45% chose the option “Ukraine losing parts of its currently occupied territory but remaining sovereign, with its own army and freedom to choose…