Most Ukrainians oppose holding presidential elections during wartime.

The sociological group "Rating" conducted a survey among Ukrainians regarding the appropriateness of holding elections during the full-scale invasion. According to the sociologists, the majority of respondents are categorically against it. The results of the survey were published on Thursday, November 14.

It is noted that 22% of the surveyed Ukrainians unequivocally support holding presidential elections during the war. Meanwhile, 42% of respondents are categorically against it. A further 14% are somewhat in favor, while 18% indicated they are somewhat against it.

At the same time, 28% of respondents supported holding elections to the Verkhovna Rada, while 36% stated they are definitely against it. Additionally, 18% of Ukrainians are somewhat supportive, and 16% are somewhat opposed.

Regarding local elections, 24% of Ukrainians are firmly in favor, whereas 34% are firmly against. Furthermore, 17% of respondents are somewhat against, and 21% indicated they are somewhat supportive.

The sociologists from the "Rating" group conducted the survey from September 27 to October 1. A total of 2,000 Ukrainians aged 18 and older from various regions of Ukraine, excluding temporarily occupied areas, participated in the survey. The margin of error does not exceed 2.2%.

Additionally, in June 2023, Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned in an interview with BBC that elections in Ukraine would take place after the war concludes, as they are required by law to occur in peacetime. told

Moreover, the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted a survey at the end of September regarding trust in Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to data from sociologists, Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trust rating has remained unchanged since May 2024, standing at 59%. However, it has decreased compared to February 2024, when 64% of Ukrainians expressed trust in him.