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Ukrainians are slightly less pessimistic this year about the direction of the country, yet 44 percent of Ukrainians still believe Ukraine is on a path toward instability and chaos while only 21 percent believe Ukraine is on the path toward stability and prosperity. The percentage citing instability is down from 74 percent in 2009 and 76percent in 2008, while the percentage citing stability increased from 7 percent in 2009. Read the report here.