Majority of Ukrainians back increased war tax – survey findings

Source: International Republican Institute 

A new survey by the International Republican Institute shows that 64% of Ukrainians are eager to shoulder a greater financial burden for the war effort.

Conducted from September 27 to October 1, 2024, it polled about  2,000 Ukrainians.  According to its results,  64% of respondents support the latest increase of the military tax from 1.5% to 5%. Meanwhile, 32% are not excited about it , and remaining 5% remain undecided.

An overwhelming majority (88%) believe in Ukraine’s eventual victory in the war, while one in ten of Ukainians (10%) feel uncertain about the war outcome, and 3% have no clear answer for it.

When it comes to how long the war can last, 33% expect it to end within 1-2 years,  31% think it may end within a year.  1 in 5 Ukrainians are pretty sceptical- 11% predict it could last 3-4 years, and 9% say it may continue for five years or longer.

Most respondents also view President Volodymyr Zelensky as bearing the greatest responsibility for the outcome of the war

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