82% of Ukrainians believe Ukraine will win war with Russia, poll finds
A large majority of Ukrainians — 82% — believe Ukraine will win the war against Russia, including 59% who are certain of victory and 23% who “tend to believe Ukraine will win.”
The majority of Ukrainians, comprising 82% of the population, hold the belief that Ukraine will emerge victorious in the ongoing conflict with Russia. A substantial 59% of these individuals are absolutely certain of this outcome, while 23% lean towards agreement but express uncertainty. The remaining 3% of respondents are convinced that Russia will prevail in the war.
A significant 16% of Ukrainians remain undecided about the war's outcome. In comparison to a similar poll conducted in February 2024, the percentage of Ukrainians who believe Ukraine will win has slightly decreased from 89% to 82%, although the percentage of those who are certain of victory has also decreased from 60% to 59%. Only 3% of respondents in July 2026 believed Russia would win, down from 7% in February 2024.
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