Current legislation prohibits holding votes during martial law.
The majority of surveyed Ukrainians - 55% - support holding a nationwide referendum regarding a peace agreement to end the war with Russia, while 32% oppose such an idea.
This is evidenced by the results of a survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, as reported by Censor.NET.
Among Ukrainians, there is no clear position regarding the referendum on the peace agreement. Thus, 55% of respondents support this idea, 32% are against it, and another 14% could not decide on their opinion.
At the end of December 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine could submit a peace agreement consisting of twenty points either for ratification by the Verkhovna Rada or for a nationwide referendum. He also allowed for the possibility of holding elections simultaneously with the referendum.
At the same time, the civic network OPORA draws attention to significant risks associated with such a scenario. Current legislation prohibits holding referendums during martial law, as it is impossible to ensure the participation of millions of Ukrainians abroad and military personnel under these conditions, as well as to guarantee safety, counter misinformation, and ensure the full functioning of the electoral infrastructure.
Even in the event of a cessation of hostilities, preparing for a referendum, according to experts, will require a long time and comprehensive legislative and organizational changes.
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