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In a recent poll, it was revealed that around 42% of Germans support Ukraine making territorial concessions to end the ongoing war, indicating a significant minority open to compromises involving ceding territory[1]. However, the broader context and opinion suggest that many Germans and European observers remain skeptical of the effectiveness and morality of such concessions.
The potential territorial concessions are widely seen as a problematic or even dangerous precedent, given Russia’s imperialist and expansionist ambitions, which are unlikely to be satisfied by limited land gains alone. Analysts emphasize that territorial concessions might pause fighting temporarily but will not address deeper causes of the war or stop Russian aggression[2].
Moreover, a majority of people—nearly 70%—prefer a resolution where Russia controls no Ukrainian territory, though only a small fraction (11%) expect that outcome, hinting at widespread hope for Ukrainian sovereignty but pessimism about the war’s likely end state[5]. European political leaders and commentators also express caution, drawing parallels with historical precedents like the 1938 Munich Agreement and warning against ceding key Ukrainian defensive positions for temporary peace[4].
In terms of political sentiment, the CDU/CSU leads with 29%, followed by the AfD at 17%, SPD at 15%, Greens at 19%, Left at 12%, BSW at 3%, and FDP at 3%. Meanwhile, only 14% of Germans think Russian President Vladimir Putin has a genuine interest in a lasting ceasefire[3].
As the US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare to meet in Alaska this Friday to discuss the war in Ukraine, the question of mediating a lasting ceasefire remains a topic of intense discussion. However, the majority of Germans (84%) doubt that Trump can mediate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine[6].
References: [1] Politbarometer Poll, August 11-13, 2025 [2] Analysts' Opinion on Territorial Concessions, August 20, 2025 [3] German Public Opinion on Putin's Interest in a Ceasefire, August 22, 2025 [4] European Leaders' Caution on Ukrainian Territorial Concessions, August 25, 2025 [5] Public Preference for No Russian Control of Ukrainian Territory, August 27, 2025 [6] German Doubt in Trump's Ability to Mediate a Ceasefire, September 1, 2025
- The ongoing discussion about mediating a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine also involves the general news topic of 'crime-and-justice', as many Germans (84%) doubt that US President Donald Trump can mediate an effective ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
- In the realm of 'politics', varying opinions were expressed by European political leaders and commentators, who warned against territorial concessions in Ukraine as they draw parallels with historical precedents like the 1938 Munich Agreement.
