Most Ukrainians believe that the situation in Ukraine is developing in the wrong direction — survey results

According to the results of a new survey, Ukrainians' opinions on the development of the situation in the country are divided. Find out which social and economic issues concern citizens the most and how public sentiment has changed in 2025

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Most Ukrainian citizens are pessimistic about the situation in their country. According to the results of a survey conducted by the First Rating System on behalf of American Political Services, 54.7% of respondents believe that events in Ukraine are moving in the wrong direction. Only a third of those surveyed (34.9%) are inclined to believe that the situation is moving in the right direction.

Socio-economic problems that most concern Ukrainians

The results of the study show that Ukrainians are most concerned about economic survival and social justice.

Corruption and bribery are the top concerns, cited by 42.7% of respondents. Rising food prices (39.1%) are the second most pressing issue, continuing to be a painful topic for most households.

Further down the list of concerns are:

● high utility rates — 32.8%;

● the consequences of military action — 29.4%;

● low wages — 26.4%;

● low pensions and social benefits — 26.3%;

● mobilization of loved ones — 22.4%;

● low level of the country's defense capability — 13.8%;

● inaccessibility of medical services and medicines — 11.3%.

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How Ukrainians assess the situation in the country

Only 7.6% of respondents are convinced that Ukraine is definitely moving in the right direction. Another 27.3% responded that the country is more likely to be developing in the right direction. In total, 34.9% of citizens are optimistic about the future of the state.

At the same time, more than half of the respondents hold a different opinion: 28.5% believe that events are developing in the wrong direction, and another 26.2% believe that they are definitely in the wrong direction. Thus, the overall level of dissatisfaction exceeds 54%.

Interestingly, the younger generation turned out to be more optimistic: among people under the age of 35, 36% believe that the situation in the country is changing for the better. Experts explain this by the greater flexibility of young Ukrainians, their adaptability to crisis conditions, and their belief in the possibilities of digital and political transformation.

The survey was conducted by the First Rating System on behalf of American Political Services from October 1 to 3, 2025. A total of 1,200 respondents from different regions of Ukraine took part in the survey. Data was collected through telephone interviews.

We remind you! The majority of Ukrainians remain categorically opposed to any territorial concessions to Russia, even for the sake of a quick end to the war. According to the results of a new KIIS poll, more than half of citizens believe that Ukraine should not give up its land under any circumstances. Read about how Ukrainians' attitudes toward possible territorial losses have changed and which scenarios they categorically reject in our previous article.

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