KMIS published a study: most Ukrainians are ready to endure the war “as long as it takes.” But do people believe in a quick end?
Ukrainians are preparing for a long war
Recent data from the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KMIS) shows: society understands that the war with Russia may drag on for years. The survey was conducted from September 2 to 14, 2025, among more than a thousand Ukrainian citizens. The margin of error is up to 4.1%.
The majority of respondents were morally ready to continue resisting as long as necessary. This indicator has even slightly increased compared to the summer.
When Ukrainians expect the war to end
The survey results are as follows:
| War end forecast | Share of citizens |
|---|---|
| By the end of 2025 | 18% |
| In 2026 | 27% |
| In 2027 and later | 32% |
| Hard to answer | 23% |
Thus, there are significantly fewer optimists hoping for a quick end than those expecting a prolonged confrontation.
How long they are ready to endure the war
Responses to the question about personal endurance were distributed differently:
62% stated they are ready to endure the war as long as necessary.
21% can withstand several months or half a year.
4% limited their threshold to about a year.
The rest found it difficult to answer.
Interestingly, the readiness to endure correlates with personal expectations. Those confident in a quick end more often set time limits for themselves. Meanwhile, citizens predicting a prolonged war, on the contrary, more often demonstrate resilience.
Perception dynamics
For comparison: in the spring of 2025, 60% of Ukrainians stated they were ready to endure “as long as it takes.” In the fall, this share increased to 62%.
This growth is small but indicative. Despite fatigue, society is not inclined to capitulate and maintains a resource of endurance.
Why this is important
Political signal. The population’s readiness to continue the struggle strengthens the Ukrainian authorities’ positions in negotiations with partners.
International context. For Ukraine’s allies, this is evidence of a resilient society that is not inclined to agree to “peace at any cost.”
Risks. Behind the numbers lie real human problems: fatigue, psychological pressure, economic difficulties.
Israeli context
For Israelis of Ukrainian origin, this data is especially significant. Families, friends, and relatives remain in Ukraine. Israeli media and public organizations closely monitor such sociology.
NAnews — Israel News regularly publishes such materials, emphasizing: the fate of Ukraine is directly linked to both the Jewish community and our state.
Conclusions
The majority of Ukrainians understand that the war will be long.
More than 60% are ready to endure it as long as necessary.
Only one in five shares expectations of a quick end to the war.
KMIS data shows high societal resilience despite difficult circumstances.
These figures are a reminder: war is measured not only by front-line reports but also by society’s readiness to hold on. And Ukraine, according to the survey, is holding on firmly.