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Poll Shows Limited Differences Between East, West Ukraine -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Fewer differences may divide Ukrainians in the Russian-speaking east from compatriots in the west than generally thought, according to an opinion poll issued on Friday showing both regions backing negotiations to resolve differences over Crimea.
The survey, conducted by the GfK market research company for the Avaaz international civic network after Russian forces took control of Crimea, also showed a majority in the two areas favoring closer ties with both Russia and the European Union.
Ukraine's new authorities, in power since the removal of Moscow-backed president Viktor Yanukovich last month, say they will pursue plans to clinch an association agreement with the European Union. It was Yanukovich's decision to abandon such an accord that triggered three months of mass protests.
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My Comment: I am not surprised by this poll. Most citizens in Ukraine want to be left alone .... to work and to take care of their families .... and to stay away from politics. But they are not running the show .... the ones who are running the show are Ukrainian nationalists, pro-Russian groups in Ukraine, the U.S., Russia, EU, NATO, oligarchs, etc..
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