[Opinion] Majority of Ukrainians express disappointment with current authorities – poll

Majority of Ukrainians express disappointment with current authorities – poll

A majority of Ukrainian citizens, when asked about their attitude toward the current authorities, reported feelings of disappointment and shame, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).

KIIS Poll Finds More Ukrainians Feel Disappointed and Ashamed of the Authorities

A Kyiv International Institute of Sociology survey conducted 12–21 September 2026 found 45% of Ukrainians say the country is moving in the wrong direction, while 40% say it is right.