Kyiv residents place full blame on the country’s leadership for Ukraine’s inadequate pre-war preparations, according to a survey

A survey conducted among residents of the Ukrainian capital showed how citizens perceive Ukraine’s readiness for an invasion in 2022.

In total, 82% of Kyiv residents consider the preparation for the invasion of Russian troops into the country in 2022 to be insufficient, with 72% of them placing the responsibility on the Ukrainian leadership. This is according to the results of a survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).

Residents of the capital criticised the central government for insufficient preparation to resist aggression. Of these, 46% said it was completely insufficient. Another 36% believe that something has been done, but it is still largely insufficient. Survey participants believe that Ukraine has done enough – 16%.

Respondents believe that Ukraine has not done enough, primarily due to the actions of the country’s political leadership. This figure stands at 72%.

Other reasons were mentioned less frequently. In particular, the population’s disbelief in the invasion (30%), the fact that the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine failed to make an effort (20%), Russia’s excessive resources (17%), and insufficient support from the West (16%).

The survey was conducted between 25 June and 3 July. It involved adult (aged 18 and over) residents of the city who were living in the city at the time of the survey (including internally displaced persons permanently residing in Kyiv).

We would like to remind you that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin announced his conditions for ending the war against Ukraine at a press conference. According to him, Ukrainian troops must leave four regions of Ukraine.