Survey shows growing uncertainty among Ukrainians about prolonged war

Until September of this year, there had been little change in the majority opinion, with about 71-73% consistently expressing readiness to endure the war.

According to the survey, the percentage of those who are ready to endure the burden of war for another year has increased from 3% to 6%, which means that 69% of respondents are talking about a relatively long waiting period.

"However, the number of those who could not answer the question has increased from 4% to 12%, which obviously reflects the growing uncertainty about the future in the eyes of Ukrainians," the survey showed.

According to the study, uncertainty has also increased in the west and center of Ukraine, while the shift is more pronounced in the south and east. In the south, the number of those who say they are ready to wait as long as necessary has decreased from 68% to 50%, and in the east from 70% to 38%, while the share of those who are ready to wait one year has increased from 3% to 10%, and from 1% to 11% - six months. In both the South and the East, the number of those who are undecided has increased significantly.

The survey was conducted through interviews with 989 respondents aged 18 and over, using a random sample of mobile phone numbers in all government-controlled regions of Ukraine.

According to an earlier a study by the Institute of Social and Political Psychology published on Oct. 4, the number of Ukrainians who consider Russia's unconditional surrender and payment of reparations an acceptable condition for peace with the aggressor country has dropped from 42% in 2023 to 32% in 2024.