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Monday, March 24, 2008

One third of Ukrainians believe Crimea may separate from Ukraine like Kosovo

Quote: One third of polled Ukrainians believe that a situation similar to Kosovo may arise in Crimea following the unilateral declaration of the independence of Kosovo.
Asked whether a situation similar to Kosovo may arise in Ukraine 33% said it can arise because of Crimean Tatars and 11% that it may arise due to the Russian-speaking population. In addition 4% said that there may be such a problem in Transcarpathia due to Rusyns while 2% felt this may happen in eastern Ukraine.
In contrast 24% said it is impossible, 8% were indifferent and 18% were undecided.
In addition, 11% said the country is facing the threat of separatism following the proclamation of the independence of Kosovo, 21% think such threats are possible, 23% think they unlikely, 25% categorically denied such threats and 20% were undecided.

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