Ukrainians are less willing to endure war: 63% (infographics) agree to any duration

The results of the last study showed that in the last 8 months the willingness to endure the war as much as needed, among the citizens, has fallen by 10%, most of them - among those who believe in a large margin of strength in the Russian Federation. KIIS interviewed the Ukrainians from September 20 to October 3.

In KIIS, it was noted that from the beginning of a full-scale invasion by February 2024 the situation remained stable, the willingness to bear the burden of war proved 71-73% of Ukrainians, another 2-3% were ready to endure one year, about 18-21% said Ukraine will take several months. The percentage of the ready to endure the war between February and October 2024 has fallen significantly: the latter survey showed that to endure hostilities as much as needed, 63%agree.

At the same time, the proportion of those whose opinion will last for at least a year, that is, only 69 % of respondents have been calculating for a long time. The percentage of those who are ready to endure the war for up to half a year remained about the same. Researchers point out that those who have not been able to answer unambiguously increased from 4% to 12%, which indicates an increase in uncertainty in society.

In the context of regions, the least mood has changed in the West and in the center of the country. In the south, those who are ready to endure for a long period were reduced from 68% to 50%, in the eastern regions (Donetsk and Kharkiv) almost twice - from 70% to 38%. Also in these regions, those who spoke about a conditionally short period of several months - from 4% to 17% and from 23% to 36%, respectively. The proportion of those who could not decide.

The readiness of Ukrainians is influenced by the perception of the strength of Russia. Among the respondents who have been worse evaluated the resources of the Russian Federation, to endure as much as needed, 77%are ready. Among Ukrainians who believe in a significant stock of Russian strength, tolerate, as many as needed, 52%are ready.

The survey was conducted by telephone interviews from September 20 to October 3, 2024 in all regions of Ukraine in the territory controlled by the Government of Ukraine. In total, 989 respondents were interviewed. It should be noted that the media published the results of the latest surveys on the day before the US President's elections will take place on November 5. The survey showed that on the eve of the election, the ratings of both candidates were equal.