Ukrainians support for joining the EU has grown to 59% across the nation, according to a new Razumkov Center poll.

Support for EU integration hits 76% of those aged 18 to 29, while it fades to 44% of people over 60. If there is a referendum on EU accession, the ‘yes’ vote rises to 80% of those who would definitely vote. Among opponents, about half say they would not bother to vote. Regionally, support for EU accession ranges from 84% in Western Ukraine, to the South, where opinion is split – 41.5% for and 42% against.