Trump claims 82% of Ukrainians allegedly want a peace deal
During a speech at the White House, Donald Trump said that 82% of Ukrainians want a peace agreement and stressed the need for elections; he did not provide details of the poll and urged Volodymyr Zelensky to be realistic.
By Oleg Bazylewicz
December 11, 2025 · 1 min read
Claim about a poll
During a speech at the White House, Donald Trump said that 82% of Ukrainians allegedly want a peace agreement that would end the war with Russia.
82% of people demand a peaceful settlement
– Donald Trump
He did not specify the organization or the details of the survey he was referring to, and provided no additional information about the poll.
Position on elections
Trump also expressed the view that President Volodymyr Zelensky should be realistic and noted problems with the absence of elections in the country.
They haven't held elections in a long time
– Donald Trump
- On December 9, Trump said he believed it was time to hold elections in Ukraine, noting that they had not taken place for a long time, and suggested that Zelensky could win.
- In response, Volodymyr Zelensky said he was always ready for elections and later called on the United States to help create adequate security conditions for voting.
- The issue of holding elections during the war was also discussed with representatives of the Verkhovna Rada.
