Ukrainians prefer Russia to EU.

More Ukrainians are in favour of a union with Russia and Belarus than in favour of joining the EU, public opinion polls carried out by the Kiev International Sociology Institute have shown.

According to the polls’ results, a referendum held on whether a union should be formed with Russia and Belarus, 55% would give an affirmative answer and 27% a negative one.

If  a referendum was held on whether Ukraine should join the EU, 40% would be prepared to vote in favour and 33% against such a move.