Ukrainians’ feelings toward their country’s authorities are increasingly negative, a Kiev International Institute of Sociology poll found after surveying 1,002 adults from September 12-21.

Disappointment rose to 44% (from 36% in December 2025), shame to 33% (from 20%), anger to 20% (from 14%), and hatred to 14% (from 11%).

Positive feelings remained stagnant: hope at 23%, sympathy at 16%, pride at 7%.