The long-troubling east-west divide in Ukraine is starting to fade as a generation of people has grown up which differs significantly from other demographic groups in terms of their views, way of life, and political preferences. Unlike the older generation, people under 30, born already in independent Ukraine, almost unanimously support EU and NATO integration in all regions, feel no regret for the fall of the USSR, are the happiest among all groups, and the most optimistic about their personal life and the future of Ukraine.
Ukraine-European Union Relations
Ukraine's 30th Year of Independence
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Bohdan Ben: Ukrainians under 30 unified in their support for Ukraine, the West
A girl wearing a vyshyvanka, a traditional Ukrainian embroidered blouse, holds a Ukrainian flag during the Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 24, 2021 in Kyiv.
