Data from the survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology shows an increase in the number of Ukrainians willing to endure the war as long as it takes, up to 60%, for the first time since October last year.
It is noted that this survey has been conducted regularly by sociologists since the beginning of the full-scale war. And until May 2024, the situation was stable — Ukrainians willing to endure the war as long as necessary were 70-71%.
Between May and October 2024, a decrease to 63% was recorded. The figure continued to decline and reached 54% in March 2025, but in May it rose to 60%.
Another 6% are willing to endure for a year, which is a relatively long period. Also, 20% of people responded that they are willing to endure the war from several months to half a year.
The fewest people willing to endure the war as long as necessary live in eastern Ukraine. There, it is 51%. In other regions, the figure is approximately the same — 60-62%.
The survey was conducted from May 15 to June 3 using telephone interviews based on a random sample of mobile phone numbers. During this period, 1011 respondents were surveyed in territories controlled by Ukraine. The survey was conducted among adult (aged 18 and older) citizens of Ukraine who, at the time of the survey, resided in the territory of Ukraine under government control.
The sample did not include residents of territories temporarily not controlled by Ukrainian authorities, and the survey was not conducted among citizens who went abroad after February 24, 2022.
Previously, KIIS conducted a survey among Ukrainians on Russian demands to end the war. According to the results, the absolute majority of Ukrainians (82%) categorically reject Russia's plan to establish peace. Only 10% of respondents are willing to agree to Moscow's demands.