Three percent said they did n't know . Even in the east , a minority backs an alliance with Russia . Two - thirds of Ukrainians back sanctions against Russia , CNN also finds . Ukrainians tend to see Ukraine as dangerous and strong , and Russia as friendly . More than half of Ukrainians say the country should ally with Europe .
Even in the east , a minority backs an alliance with Russia . Two - thirds of Ukrainians back sanctions against Russia , CNN also finds . Ukrainians tend to see Ukraine as dangerous and strong , and Russia as friendly . More than half of Ukrainians say the country should ally with Europe .