Ukrainians are ready to give foreigners of energy - a survey

Ukraine's energy independence ceases to be a value in the minds of its citizens. That poll, conducted by Research & Branding Group When in May 2007, 46% of the population believes that in order to ensure energy security of the country must strive to become independent of energy supplies from other countries, even if it costs the country dearly. According to new polls, 43% of Ukrainians tend to believe that it is not necessary to achieve full energy independence at the expense of cheap energy resources from other countries. To date, nearly half the population of Ukraine (48%) agree that foreign capital should be allowed in the country's power, while maintaining a controlling stake in the state. To date, one third of Ukrainians (31%) are positive about the idea of ??a merger between Gazprom and Naftogaz, subject to a substantial reduction in the price of Russian gas to Ukrainian consumers. Every fifth respondent or clearly against a merger of gas companies of both countries (20%) or a negative attitude to this in the absence of economic benefits to Ukraine (19%). Data was collected from 20 to 31 March using personal interviews in 24 regions of Ukraine and Crimea. Respondents were selected by quota sampling, representing the adult population by place of residence (region), gender and age. The volume of sample population was 2078 persons. The estimated average error of 2.2%.