The majority of Ukrainians believe Ukraine will prevail against Russia’s invasion, according to a recent public opinion poll conducted by the Razumkov Centre sociological company.
The survey found that 88% of respondents believed in Ukraine’s victory.
“The belief in victory continues to unite an absolute majority of Ukrainians,” the poll said.
63% indicated they “unambiguously” believe Ukraine will win, 24 % believe Ukraine likely will win the war than not win.
This steadfast conviction comes despite the grinding toll of nearly a year of full-scale war. 35% said life has become “a little worse” over 2022, while 40% reported a significant deterioration in their living conditions.
The polling data showed war dominates daily existence for most citizens. “The war influences the everyday life of the absolute majority of the population (95%),” the report said. Of that figure, 61% described the impact as “determinant.” This sentiment crossed regional and age divides.
Respondents did cite flickers of hope amid the hardship. Fifty-five percent said they look to the future of their own lives with hope. An even larger share, 61%, cast an optimistic eye toward Ukraine’s future.
The survey also recorded a rise in apprehension about both personal and national prospects compared to late 2022.
“Faith in victory continues to be the most widespread emotion as it was in 2022,” the survey company reported, “but the number of those who feel anxiety has grown somewhat.”
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