Kyiv International Institute of Sociology


Half of Ukrainians are not ready to make territorial concessions - survey
According to a KMIS survey, 50% of Ukrainians are not ready to give up territories for the sake of peace with Russia, even if the war lasts longer. Most believe that the goal of the Russian Federation is genocide.

87% of Ukrainians are convinced that Russia will not stop at the already occupied territories - KMIS
87% of Ukrainians believe that Russia will not stop at the already occupied territories. 66% of respondents are convinced that the goal of the Russian Federation is the complete destruction of Ukraine and its citizens.

Popularity of March 8 in Ukraine has fallen by more than half over the past 8 years - survey
According to a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KMIS), only 23% of Ukrainians consider March 8 to be their favorite holiday, compared to 49% in 2017. The most popular holidays remain Christmas and Easter, which are celebrated by about 70% of the population.

After the dispute with Trump, the level of trust in Zelensky rose to nearly 70% - survey
The level of trust in President Zelensky increased from 57% to 68% after the escalation of relations with the USA. The largest growth occurred after the emotional meeting at the White House on February 28, 2025.

Trump answers whether he still considers Zelensky a “dictator”
Donald Trump has denied calling Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator. A week ago, Trump criticized the Ukrainian president, calling him a “dictator without elections.

Only a quarter of Ukrainians are satisfied with their lives: new survey
KIIS conducted a study of the personal well-being of Ukrainians using the British methodology. 25% are satisfied with their lives, 62% find meaning in their work, while 43% experience high anxiety.

Trump refuses to call Putin a dictator
Donald Trump said that he does not use the word “dictator” lightly in reference to Putin. Earlier, he called Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections,” which drew criticism from European leaders.

Poll: About 50% of Ukrainians prioritize freedom over security
46% of Ukrainians prefer freedom to security, while 34% are willing to give up rights for security. The study shows an increase in the value of freedom compared to 2022.

Not 4%, but almost 60%: how many Ukrainians trust Zelenskyi
A KIIS poll shows that 57% of Ukrainians trust President Zelenskyy, while 37% do not. The level of trust has increased by 5% compared to December 2024.

Trump on holding elections in Ukraine: it's not russia that says they are needed, it's an “objective” situation
Trump calls for elections in Ukraine. Fox News reports that the US and russian delegations have agreed on a three-stage peace plan to end the war in Ukraine during talks in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Almost 90% of Ukrainians experienced stress in 2024: what affected the population the most
According to KIIS, 87% of Ukrainians faced at least one stressful situation in 2024. The most common causes of stress were bombings and shelling (39%), separation from loved ones (30%), and death of loved ones (26%).

Ukrainians prefer joining NATO to EU membership - poll
According to the KIIS, 46% of Ukrainians consider joining NATO a top priority, while 22% support the EU. During the year, the number of those who do not support membership in any union increased from 12% to 22%.

The share of those ready to endure the war as long as necessary has fallen below 60% - poll
The number of Ukrainians who are ready to endure the war “as long as necessary” has dropped from 63% to 57% over the past two months. The largest decline is observed in the west and center of the country, while in the south and east the figures have even improved.

Poll: 45% of Ukrainians believe Trump's victory brings peace closer
45% of Ukrainians believe that Trump's victory in the US election will bring peace to Ukraine. A KIIS poll showed that 40% of respondents do not see any impact of his victory on the situation.

Poll: Almost 3/4 of Ukrainians support Ukraine's restoration of nuclear weapons
73% of Ukrainians support the restoration of Ukraine's nuclear arsenal. 58% are ready to do so even if the country loses Western support, if it has sufficient resources.

Poll: 80% of Ukrainians support law banning religious organizations associated with Russia
The poll showed that 80% of Ukrainians approve of the law banning religious organizations associated with Russia. 61% support the idea of a single Orthodox Church in Ukraine.

Poll: 59% of Ukrainians trust Zelenskyy
A KIIS poll found that 59% of Ukrainians trust President Zelenskyy. The level of trust fluctuated from 80% after the election to 37% before the invasion, rose to 90% in May 2022, and stabilized at 59%.

Draft law banning Russian language in schools registered in Rada
The draft law provides for a ban on communication in Russian in schools. The initiators believe that this will contribute to the development of the state language and the security of Ukraine.

Only about a third of Ukrainians believe that NABU is fighting corruption - poll
The KIIS and NDI surveys showed low awareness of and trust in Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies. About 40% do not know anything about the NABU, only 30% trust its actions, and 25% consider it ineffective.

The vast majority of Ukrainians support equal rights for LGBT people - KIIS
A poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology shows that 70. 4% of Ukrainians believe that LGBT people should have the same rights as other citizens, an increase over previous years, with more support among women and young people.

Zelensky is trusted by almost 60% of Ukrainians, but the level of support is decreasing - KIIS
According to a survey by the Kiev International Institute of sociology (KIIS), as of May 2024, 59% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelensky. Sociologists note that such results indicate a steady decline in the level of confidence since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion.

Half of Ukrainians believe that Zelensky has fulfilled a smaller part of his promises - KIIS
According to a survey by the Kiev International Institute of sociology (KIIS), half of Ukrainians believe that President Volodymyr Zelensky has fulfilled a smaller part of his election promises or has not fulfilled any of them at all.

Locals in the occupied territories of Ukraine refuse to switch to Russian - National Resistance Center
The local population in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine refuses to switch to Russian, which frustrates the occupation authorities, who are considering creating language courses to force Ukrainians to improve their Russian.

Over 60% of Ukrainians support complete ban of UOC-MP in Ukraine - KIIS
The overwhelming majority of Ukrainians (83%) support state intervention in the activities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, with 63% in favor of a complete ban and 20% in favor of state control and supervision of the Church.

U.S. State Department adds "United News" telethon to report on human rights violations
The U. S. Department of State's 2023 Human Rights Report on Ukraine notes that the United News telethon, a platform for channels that follow the government line in covering the war, has provided an unprecedented level of control over prime-time television news.

The vast majority of Ukrainians believe that Ukraine retains its sovereignty - KIIS poll
The majority of Ukrainians (68%) believe that Ukraine retains its sovereignty and is able to make its own decisions, while 25% believe that Ukraine has largely lost its sovereignty and is under Western control, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology.

Shmyhal calls it "inappropriate" to redirect funds from the telethon and FreeDom to the needs of the Armed Forces
The Prime Minister of Ukraine said that redirecting the funds allocated for the "Single Telethon" and the FreeDom TV channel is inappropriate, as the implementation of a unified information policy is a national security priority under martial law.

KIIS: 35% of Ukrainians believe in astrology, another 25% - in psychic abilities
According to a recent KIIS poll, 43% of Ukrainians believe in at least one of the following things: astrology, psychic abilities, or tarot.

Most Ukrainians believe that russian should be eliminated from official communication - KIIS
Most Ukrainians favor the complete elimination of the russian language from official communication after a full-scale russian invasion in February 2022.

Russian propagandists spread fake news that Ukraine is running out of mobilization reserves
Russian propagandists are spreading false narratives that Ukraine's mobilization reserves are rapidly depleting in order to disrupt mobilization efforts in Ukraine.