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As of February 2024, the majority of Ukrainians, namely 66%, believe that the Russian language should be eliminated from official communication, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).

More than half of Ukrainians – 55% – want to punish corrupt officials as soon as possible, even if it happens in violation of the laws, according to the results of the survey "How to punish corrupt officials" conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) from November 29 to December 9.

Sociologists find this trend alarming, as it contradicts the development of a modern democratic state based on rule of law and the protection of due process.

Confidence in President Volodymyr Zelensky has somewhat decreased but remains at a positive level. Simultaneously, a critical attitude towards the authorities has grown significantly.

The head of Ukraine’s army categorized the incident as “like a war” with both he and the General Staff confirming it wasn’t the only such device discovered.

At the height of war, language scandals have again erupted about Russian's role in Ukraine and attitudes toward its speakers. And Moscow has used claims of discrimination as a pretext for war.

Pessimism over prospects for a quick victory is increasing, and the spirit that infused the first days of the conflict is starting to fade, polls find.

In addition to the war, Ukrainians are most concerned about the problems of corruption (63%) and low wages and pensions (46%), according to a nationwide poll conducted on September 30 through October 13 by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).

Some sociologists say growing fatigue and disappointment in counteroffensive results have led some Ukrainians to believe rumors of a split within the leadership and a decrease in Western support.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he hopes Russia will rejoin the Black Sea Grain Initiative. "The world is looking to this," he said.