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The biggest support is found among the population licing in the capitol.
Ukrainian citizens remain overwhelmingly committed to standing their ground despite relentless blackouts and heating outages.
According to a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, more than three-quarters of people believe the country must keep up its defense.
The polling reveals that more than three in four (77%) respondents expressed a clear conviction that the fight should continue.
Only 12% of those surveyed suggested that Ukraine should yield to Russian demands under such harsh conditions.
Another 11% felt unsure about their position.
Unity across regions
Determination runs deep across every corner of the nation. Support for ongoing resistance spans from 68% in eastern areas to 83% in the capital.
Kyiv recorded the highest level of support for armed resistance in the country. That resolve holds steady even as the city faces constant attacks from ballistic missiles and long-range drones.
The resilience extends beyond national borders as well. Recent studies show that most Ukrainian refugees in Poland have adapted to their new environment, yet half still plan to return home once fighting stops.
Finding hope in hardship
Everyday outlooks inside the country present a striking picture of hope. A growing majority of citizens report feeling happy despite the ongoing conflict.
That figure has risen noticeably over the past eighteen months. Meanwhile, just 16% of those surveyed described themselves as unhappy with their current lives.
Amid dark skies and cold homes, ordinary people continue to find strength in each other. Their shared resolve defines a nation refusing to break.
