Readiness of Ukrainians to endure the war has risen again, — KIIS

At the end of spring 2025, the readiness for a prolonged war among Ukrainians increased. Previously, the readiness to endure the war had been declining.

This is reported with reference to the survey data from KIIS.

KIIS regularly asks the question, "How much longer are you willing to endure the war?" From the beginning of the invasion until May 2024, the situation practically did not change: consistently about 71-73% responded that they were willing to endure the war for as long as needed (and another 2-5% mentioned 1 year).

Between May and October 2024, sociologists recorded for the first time a decrease in the share of those willing to endure for as long as needed, down to 63%. The figure continued to decline and reached 54% in March 2025.

Meanwhile, between March and May - early June 2025, the figure increased, and currently, 60% of Ukrainians state that they are "willing to endure for as long as it takes." Another 6% are willing to endure for 1 year, which is a relatively long period.

At the same time, 20% say they are willing to endure a shorter period (a few months or half a year) – a decrease from 24% in March 2025. The remaining 14% could not determine their response.