In 10 years, respondents see Ukraine as a prospering country in the European Union 

73% of Ukrainians believe that, in 10 years, Ukraine will be a successful country, a part of the European Union. However, more people are pessimistic about the future now: 19% of respondents think that, in a decade, the Ukrainian economy will be in ruins, and many will leave the country. Last year, the latter opinion was supported by only 5% of respondents. 

These are the results of Kyiv International Institute of Sociology’s research.

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In all regions of Ukraine, the majority believe that Ukraine will be a prosperous EU country in the future. 

Fewer people support this idea in the country’s east: 67% are optimistic about the future, and 25% are pessimistic. In other regions, 73-76% are optimistic about the country’s state in a decade, and 16-19% are pessimistic. 

Additionally, KIIS’s research shows that young people are more pessimistic about the future of Ukraine. Among the respondents aged 18-29, 68% feel optimistic about the country in 10 years, and 26% feel pessimistic. 

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