This is reported by Kyiv24
The Razumkov Center has published new results of a sociological survey regarding the socio-political challenges facing Ukraine in the transition from war to peace and the country’s recovery. The survey was conducted from November 11 to 18 and included residents from most regions of the country aged 18 and older. A total of 2,008 respondents participated in the study, with a theoretical margin of error not exceeding 2.3%.
Trust in Institutions: Leadership of the Armed Forces and the State Emergency Service
The results showed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have the highest level of trust among Ukrainians: 92% of respondents stated that they fully or mostly trust the army. The State Emergency Service also received a high level of trust – 86%. Significant support is observed for volunteers (81%), volunteer units (78%), the National Guard (72%), the Main Intelligence Directorate (71%), border guards (70.5%), the Security Service of Ukraine (65%), churches (65%), public organizations (64%), the Ministry of Defense (63%), and the National Bank (54%).
At the same time, opinions among respondents regarding other institutions were more divided. The President of Ukraine is trusted by 48% of respondents, while 45% do not trust him. A similar situation is observed regarding Ukrainian media (48% trust versus 45% distrust) and the State Bureau of Investigations (40% trust versus 42% distrust).
Low Level of Trust in Authorities and Main Issues
The level of trust in the Verkhovna Rada remains traditionally low – 76% of respondents mostly or completely distrust the parliament. Significant distrust is also characteristic of the state apparatus (75%), the government (73%), political parties (71.5%), courts (66%), the prosecutor’s office (60%), the political opposition (59%), and the authorities in general (57%). Regarding the National Police, 49% of respondents expressed distrust, while 45.5% expressed trust. Trust in anti-corruption institutions remains relatively low, although it has increased over the past year due to high-profile corruption exposures in the upper echelons of power.
“The share of those who believe that events are developing in the right direction is significantly higher among those who trust the Ukrainian authorities — from 19% among those who completely distrust them to 51.5% among those who fully trust them,” the text states.
Regarding the overall direction of the country’s development, 32.5% of Ukrainians believe that events are moving in the right direction, 48% hold the opposite opinion, and 19.6% could not decide on an answer. Sociologists note that after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the share of citizens who positively assessed the development of events increased from 20% in December 2021 to 61% at the beginning of 2023, but since mid-2023, there has been a gradual decline in this indicator due to the protraction of the war.
The level of trust in the President of Ukraine, volunteers, activists, the ombudsman, and the banking system remains higher than before the full-scale war. According to the survey, the biggest challenges for the country identified by respondents were the war (68%), corruption and bribery (45%), destruction of housing due to Russian attacks (40%), destruction of infrastructure (38%), disruptions in electricity and water supply (30%), low wages and pensions (29%), and inflation (27%).
The full version of the study is expected to be published by the Razumkov Center in January next year.