KIEV, Dec. 19 – Half of Ukrainians believe that the National Bank of Ukraine’s decision to ban early withdrawal of deposits is illegal, according to a poll by the Sofia social research center.

The poll, carried by Interfax-Ukraine, conducted from Dec. 2 to Dec. 11 in all regions of Ukraine, including Crimea, Kiev and Sevastopol among the population over 18 years old. Its margin of eror does not exceed 2.2%.