“Half of citizens do not see Ukraine as successful even in 10 years”, – poll

Almost half of Ukrainians express uncertainty about the future of their state. In particular, 40% of respondents admitted they doubt that in ten years Ukraine will be able to become a successful country — especially as part of the European Union.

This became known from a new survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).

The main reasons for pessimism cited by Ukrainians are factors the country has been facing for many years. A quarter of respondents (25%) consider corruption to be the main problem, saying it remains systemic and hinders state development. Another 15% pointed to the ineffectiveness of government bodies and low levels of trust in them. In addition, 14% of respondents doubt that the European Union will ultimately accept Ukraine, despite the ongoing process of European integration.

Citizens also pay particular attention to the issue of postwar recovery: 13% believe that this process will take more than ten years and require enormous resources.

At the same time, the study shows that not everyone shares this skepticism. A significant portion of Ukrainians continue to believe in a successful future and view EU integration as the key path for development. Sociologists note that public attitudes are heavily influenced by both military events and the economic situation in the country.

According to experts, the data highlights the need to accelerate reforms, genuinely combat corruption, and strengthen trust in state institutions. These steps, analysts believe, could reinforce society’s confidence in Ukraine’s European prospects.