Survey Reveals 65% of Ukrainians Prepared to Endure War for as Long as Necessary.

Survey Results from the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology

According to TSN.ua: A new poll from the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) indicates that a majority of Ukrainians, 65%, are prepared to endure the ongoing war for as long as it takes to achieve an acceptable outcome. This finding highlights the population's resilience in the face of a prolonged conflict. In contrast, 17% of respondents stated they could only tolerate the war for a few more months or up to half a year.

The research shows that in December 2025, 62% of those surveyed shared this stance of enduring the war. Regionally, the highest level of readiness was recorded in Kyiv at 72%. In western Ukraine, 66% of respondents expressed this willingness, while in the central and northern regions (excluding the capital) the figure was 64%. In the south, readiness stands at 64%, and in the east of Ukraine, it is 58%.

Reasons for Potentially Abandoning Endurance

Ukrainians cited the following factors that could lead them to abandon their willingness to endure the war:

• 29% - the deaths of military personnel and civilians;
• 17% - shelling and destruction;
• 17% - economic problems;
• 15% - disruptions to electricity and heating supply;
• 10% - psychological difficulties;
• 5% - issues with electricity or heating supply.

Regarding the question of territorial concessions, 54% of respondents opposed the idea of ceding part of the Donbas to Russian control in exchange for security guarantees.

The survey results point to a significant level of resilience among Ukrainians, but also identify clear limits to their endurance, linked to human losses, economic consequences, and social hardships. The stance against territorial concessions underscores a national consensus on preserving territorial integrity despite the immense challenges. This public sentiment is likely to influence future political developments and strategies for achieving a peaceful resolution to the conflict.