#Public Opinion

KIIS poll: About 62–63% of Ukrainians are ready to endure the war for as long as it takes, while only 10% expect it to end by the end of 2026. Sentiments remain stable compared to the previous measurement.

KIIS recorded an increase in trust in Zelensky from 43% to 57% between October 8 and 16 amid US pressure. Sociologists attribute this dynamic to the "rally 'round the flag" effect. The overall balance of trust is +13%.

According to a KIIS poll, 61% of Ukrainians strongly oppose ceding Donbas to Russia in exchange for US and European security guarantees. Sociologists note that the pressure campaign did not increase the readiness to accept such a condition.

The majority of Ukrainians (62%) are ready to endure the war for as long as it takes. This is evidenced by a KIIS poll conducted in autumn 2026.

A fresh KIIS poll shows that government corruption worries Ukrainians more than shelling, cited by 50% of respondents compared to 40% for military strikes. Meanwhile, the majority of citizens still feel happy.

According to KMS, in May 2026, 71% of Ukrainians consider themselves happy — the figure has returned to the pre-war level. Meanwhile, 16% called themselves unhappy, and the share of uncertain answers shrank from 25% to 11%.

A CBOS poll showed that Poles link the worsening of attitudes toward Ukrainians with disputes over Volhynia and social benefits. Only 7.6% see no deterioration, while 67.2% support the deportation of Ukrainian men without legal employment.

🇺🇦 Zelensky claims a rise in the number of people in Russia who want peace. According to Kyiv, the demand to end the war is intensifying, but it must become 'even more palpable' to influence Putin and the FSB. The President also noted that North Korea continues to supply weapons to Russia, using the war to develop missile technologies. 🚀🇰🇵

🇺🇦 KIIS: Only 22% of Ukrainians believe the war will end by the end of 2026. The majority expects a protracted conflict until 2027+. 📉 Pessimism on timelines, but optimism on strength: 39% believe the advantage lies with Ukraine, only 7% with the RF. 🛡️ Trust Ratings: The Army and intelligence services (Zaluzhny, Budanov) outpace Zelenskyy. 🚫 Donbas: 60% of Ukrainians are categorically against ceding territory to Russia. #Ukraine #War #KIIS #Opinions