Kiri
| Dokumendiregister | Sotsiaalkindlustusamet |
| Viit | 10-1/8590-1 |
| Registreeritud | 14.03.2024 |
| Sünkroonitud | 24.03.2024 |
| Liik | Kiri SISSE |
| Funktsioon | 10 Kriisireguleerimine |
| Sari | 10-1 Kriisireguleerimisega seotud kirjavahetus ja statistika |
| Toimik | 10-1/2024 |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | Avalik |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | |
| Adressaat | Rating Group |
| Saabumis/saatmisviis | Rating Group |
| Vastutaja | Kärt Tulp (SKA, Kliendisuhete ja teabehalduse osakond, Teabehalduse talitus) |
| Originaal | Ava uues aknas |
Failid
|
Tähelepanu! Tegemist on väljastpoolt asutust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu
saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. |
|
March 2-5 2024
National Survey #27
Image of Veterans in Ukrainian Society
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March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
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Methodology
o Audience: the population of Ukraine aged 18 and older in all regions, except for the temporarily occupied territories of
Crimea and Donbas, as well as territories where there was no Ukrainian mobile connection at the time of the survey.
The results were weighted using current data from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine.
o The sample is representative in terms of age, gender, and settlement type.
o Sample population: 1000 respondents
o Survey method: CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews). Based on a random sample of mobile phone
numbers
o The margin of error of the study with a confidence probability of 0.95: does not exceed 3.1%.
o Dates : March 2-5, 2025
o The survey was conducted on the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veteran Fund"
of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine
o Funded by the Sociological Group "Rating" WEST CENTER EAST
SOUTH
Perceptions of veterans
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
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4
68
68
74
57
67
72
76
2
1
2
2
1
30
31
26
41
31
28
24
51+
36-50
18-35
East
South
Center
West
52
56
59
42
50
54
67
1
1
2
47
44
41
57
49
45
33
51+
36-50
18-35
East
South
Center
West
43 47 49 55
1 1 1
55 52 50 44
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No
Difficult to answer
Yes
54 63 65 70
1 2
1 45
35 34 29
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Are there among your relatives and friends those who:
Took part in military operations in the East of
Ukraine in 2014-2021 Fought or is currently fighting at the front
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
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5
Do you consider that you may become a veteran yourself in the future?
23
63
33
37
39
48
21
52
62
32
40
42
46
6
5
4
6
1
6
4
9
5
8
7
4
5
71
32
63
57
60
46
75
39
33
60
52
54
49
Female
Male
Do not have close relatives who…
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO
Served in the ATO and are…
51+
36-50
18-35
East
South
Center
West
Regions. Age. Veterans among relatives. Gender.
41%
53%
6%
Yes No Difficult to answer
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
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6
How much do you trust such categories of citizens?
40
61
61
71
44
33
34
25
6
4
2
2
8
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
ATO veterans who fought in the East of Ukraine in 2014-2021 and are not fighting now
Veterans who will return from the war that is happening now
Military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
ATO veterans who are now fighting again
Absolutely trust Rather trust Difficult to answer Rather don't trust Absolutely don't trust
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
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l S ur
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G G
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7
60 58 52
40
71 69 58 61 65
75
61 61
31 32 38
44
21 24 36 33
29 20
33 34
5 7 5 6
6 5 4 4 3 2 2 22 3 3 8
2 1 1 1 2 1 3 11 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24 07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24 07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24
Absolutely trust Rather trust Difficult to answer Rather don't trust Absolutely don't trust
Military of the Armed Forces of
Ukraine
Veterans who will return from the war that is
happening now
ATO veterans who fought in the East of
Ukraine in 2014-2021 and are not fighting
now
How much do you trust such categories of citizens?
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
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R A
T IN
G G
ro up
8
61
60
54
57
67
59
61
61
64
34
34
43
39
25
37
33
32
30
2
3
1
0
4
1
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
Male Female
18-35 36-50
51+
Center South West East
Absolutely trust Rather trust Difficult to answer Rather don't trust Absolutely don't trust
Military of the Armed Forces of
Ukraine
36
45
41
39
40
31
40
42
42
45
42
38
47
50
47
43
43
44
9
3
10
6
2
8
6
7
6
7
8
9
6
7
12
8
6
7
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
Female Male
51+ 36-50 18-35
East West
Center South
ATO veterans who fought in the East of
Ukraine in 2014-2021 and are not fighting now
59
62
55
56
67
58
60
62
66
34
31
40
37
25
37
32
32
24
4
4
2
5
5
3
6
4
6
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
Male Female
18-35 36-50
51+
Center South West East
Veterans who will return from the ongoing war
70
73
62
69
78
69
71
72
73
26
24
34
27
17
28
24
21
22
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
Female Male
18-35 36-50
51+
Center South
East West
ATO veterans who are now fighting again
Trust in war veterans
Problems of adaptation of veterans
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
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V et
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an S
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R A
T IN
G G
ro up
10
9
11
20
20
25
25
25
39
37
40
45
27
37
37
44
43
42
49
35
37
37
41
9
7
11
7
5
5
7
6
8
4
5
45
35
28
22
22
25
16
18
15
16
8
10
9
4
7
5
3
2
3
2
3
2
Breaking laws, involvement in criminal activities
Suicides
Mismatch between military experience and civilian life
Alcohol or drug abuse
Unemployment
Lack of understanding from society
Family conflicts
Issues with obtaining social benefits
Lack of inclusive space and adapted workplace for individuals with disabilities
Physical health problems and difficulties in accessing medical assistance
Psychoemotional instability
Very likely Rather likely Difficult to answer Unlikely Impossible
1,4
1,5
1,8
1,8
1,9
1,9
2,0
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,3
Assess the degree of risk of such phenomena with veterans who will return from the Russian-Ukrainian war?
*the index ranges from 0 to 3, where 3 is likely, and 0 is impossible
Index*
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
11
17 17 22 25
13 15 20 25
12 14 13 20
5 7 7 11 6 5 7 9
34 36
42 43
31 39
46
49
31 37 43
44
18 21
28
37
13 16 23
27
6 7
5 5
7
9
5
7
6
8 5
7
8 10
6
7
7 9
9
9
34 31
27 22
37
29 24
16
40
33 31 22
50
51 48
35
55 54
50 45
9 9 5 5 11 8 5 2
11 8 8 7
19 12 11 9
20 16 11 10
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Very likely Rather likely Difficult to answer Unlikely Impossible
Unemployment Family conflicts Alcohol or drug abuse Suicides Breaking laws, involvement in
criminal activities
Assess the degree of risk of such phenomena with veterans who will return from the Russian-Ukrainian war?
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
12
16 20 20 25 28 39
28 37
31 40
32
45
33
37 38
42 38
35
39
37 38
37 49
41
13
11 4
5 4
6 8
8
4
4 5
5
34 28
32
25 26 18
21 15
24 16 12
8 5 4 6 3 4 3 5 2 3 3 3 2
09'23 03'24 09'23 03'24 09'23 03'24 09'23 03'24 09'23 03'24 09'23 03'24
Very likely Rather likely Difficult to answer Unlikely Impossible
Mismatch between
military experience and
civilian life
Lack of
understanding from
society
Issues with obtaining
social benefits
Lack of inclusive and
adapted space for
individuals with disabilities
Physical health problems and
difficulties in accessing
medical assistance
Psychoemotional
instability
Assess the degree of risk of such phenomena with veterans who will return from the Russian-Ukrainian war?
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
13
1,9
2,1
2,1
2,1
2,0
2,1
2,0
2,0
2,1
1,9
2,0
2,0
2,2
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Are currently serving
Male
Female
51+
36-50
18-35
East
Center
South
West
1,8
1,8
1,9
2,0
1,9
2,0
1,9
2,0
2,0
1,9
1,9
1,9
2,0
Served in the ATO
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Are currently serving
Male
Female
51+
36-50
18-35
East
West
Center
South
1,8
1,8
1,9
1,9
1,8
1,9
1,7
1,8
2,0
1,8
1,8
1,9
1,9
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Female
Male
51+
36-50
18-35
South
Center
West
East
Assess the level of risk of such phenomena with veterans returning from the Russian-Ukrainian war? The index ranges from 0 to 3, where 3 is very likely, and 0 is impossible.
Family conflicts Unemployment Alcohol or drug abuse
R E
G IO
N S
A G
E G
E N
D E
R C
L O
S E
R E
L A
T IV
E S
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
14
1,5
1,5
1,5
1,6
1,5
1,6
1,4
1,6
1,6
1,5
1,5
1,6
1,6
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Female
Male
51+
36-50
18-35
West
Center
East
South
1,4
1,4
1,4
1,4
1,3
1,5
1,4
1,3
1,4
1,3
1,4
1,4
1,4
Are currently serving
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Female
Male
18-35
36-50
51+
West
Center
East
South
2,2
2,3
2,4
2,4
2,3
2,4
2,2
2,4
2,5
2,3
2,3
2,3
2,5
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Are currently serving
Male
Female
51+
36-50
18-35
West
Center
South
East
R E
G IO
N S
A G
E G
E N
D E
R C
L O
S E
R E
L A
T IV
E S
Suicides Breaking laws, involvement in
criminal activities Psychoemotional instability
Assess the level of risk of such phenomena with veterans returning from the Russian-Ukrainian war? The index ranges from 0 to 3, where 3 is very likely, and 0 is impossible.
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
15
2,1
2,1
2,2
2,2
2,1
2,2
2,1
2,3
2,2
2,0
2,2
2,2
2,3
Served in the ATO
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO, are serving
Are currently serving
Female
Male
51+
36-50
18-35
East
Center
West
South
1,7
1,7
1,9
1,9
1,8
1,8
1,8
1,8
1,9
1,6
1,8
1,8
1,9
Served in the ATO
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO, are serving
Are currently serving
Female
Male
18-35
36-50
51+
East
West
South
Center
1,8
1,9
1,9
2,0
1,9
1,9
1,9
1,9
2,0
1,8
1,9
2,0
2,0
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Male
Female
51+
36-50
18-35
East
South
West
Center
R E
G IO
N S
A G
E G
E N
D E
R C
L O
S E
R E
L A
T IV
E S
Lack of inclusive space and adapted workplace for
individuals with disabilities
Mismatch between military
experience and civilian life
Lack of understanding from
society
Assess the level of risk of such phenomena with veterans returning from the Russian-Ukrainian war? The index ranges from 0 to 3, where 3 is very likely, and 0 is impossible.
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
16
2,1
2,1
2,2
2,3
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,1
2,2
2,1
2,1
2,2
2,2
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Served in the ATO
Male
Female
18-35
36-50
51+
South
East
Center
West
2,1
2,1
2,1
2,3
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,1
2,1
2,2
2,3
Served in the ATO
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Male
Female
18-35
36-50
51+
East
South
Center
West
R E
G IO
N S
A G
E G
E N
D E
R C
L O
S E
R E
L A
T IV
E S
Issues with obtaining social
benefits
Physical health problems and difficulties in
accessing medical assistance
Assess the level of risk of such phenomena with veterans returning from the Russian-Ukrainian war? The index ranges from 0 to 3, where 3 is very likely, and 0 is impossible.
Support for veterans
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
18
15 10 3 4
54
43
30 21
13
21
18
12
16 23
38
45
3 3 11
19
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Does not fulfill at all
Rather does not fulfill
Difficult to answer
Rather fulfills
Fully fulfills
55
41
25 26
38
50
54 50
4 4
4 6
2 5
15 15
1 1 3 3
07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24
Does not fulfill at all
Rather does not fulfill
Difficult to answer
Rather fulfills
Fully fulfills
In your opinion, to what extent does the STATE
currently fulfill or not fulfill its obligations to the
veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war?
How much does SOCIETY respect veterans of
the Russian-Ukrainian war today?
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
19
In your opinion, to what extent does or does not the state fulfill its obligations to veterans of the Russian-
Ukrainian war today?
4 3 4 4
3 3 4 4
3 3 6
3 3 2 6
10 18
27 21
17 20 20 25
19 23
22
16 23 21
23
18 17
8 7
10 18
7 18
14 13 8
12 10 15
14
40 43 47
50
51 43
47 39
47 41 46
45 51 41 39
28 18 15
19
20 16
22 14
17 21 18
24 14
20 19
Poor
Low-income
Middle-income
Well-off
Served in the ATO
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Do not have close relatives who are serving
51+
36-50
18-35
West
Center
East
South
Regions. Age. Veterans among relatives. Income.
4%
21%
45%
18%
12%
Fully fulfills
Rather fulfills
Rather does not fulfill
Does not fulfill at all
Difficult to answer
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
20
24 22
31 28
28 20 24 27
22 24
30
27 23 25
31
53 52
49 41
46 55 52
51
50 53
47
44 51 52
50
4 7
4 11
6 8
4 6
4 7 7
8 7 4
5
18 16 15
14
16 14
17 14
21 13 13
17 15 16
11
1 3 2 6
4 2 3 1
2 3 3
4 3 2 2
Well-off
Middle-income
Low-income
Poor
Served in the ATO and are…
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO
Do not have close relatives who…
18-35
36-50
51+
West
Center
South
East
Regions. Age. Veterans among relatives. Income.
26%
50%
15%
3% 6%
Definitely respects
Rather respects
Rather does not respect
Does not respect at all
Difficult to answer
How much does SOCIETY respect veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war today?
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
21
12
19
7
12
8
22
11
12
23
9
16
14
19
39
43
38
38
44
42
37
45
43
38
40
43
41
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
1
3
32
24
36
35
27
24
30
29
25
31
29
29
26
15
12
16
13
20
9
19
13
7
19
14
13
13
Female
Male
Do not have close relatives who are…
Served in the ATO
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO and are currently…
51+
36-50
18-35
East
South
Center
West
Regions. Age. Veterans among relatives. Gender
8 18 15
29
35 411
1 241
34 28
21 12 14
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Not informed at all
Fairly uninformed
Difficult to answer
Fairly informed
Well-informed
How well-informed are you about veterans’ issues?
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Kyiv, March 12, 2024
The twenty-seventh nationwide survey
“The image of veterans in Ukrainian society”
(March 2-5, 2024)
The survey was conducted on the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veteran Fund"
Of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. Funded by the Sociological Group "Rating"
Audience: the population of Ukraine aged 18 and older in all regions, except for the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas, as well as territories where there was no Ukrainian mobile connection at the time of the survey. The results were weighted using current data from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine. The sample is representative by age, gender, and settlement type. Sample population: 1000 respondents. Survey method: CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews). The margin of error of the study with a confidence probability of 0.95: does not exceed 3.1%. Dates: March 2-5, 2024.
• Based on the findings of the twenty-seventh nationwide survey conducted by the Sociological Group "Rating" under the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Foundation" of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine from March 2 to 5, 2024, 55% of respondents reported having close relatives who participated in military activities within Ukraine from 2014 to 2021. Furthermore, 70% of participants mentioned having close ones who have either served or are currently serving on the front lines since February 24, 2022. Comparatively, there is an observed increase in the number of individuals with close relatives currently engaged in frontline service, as opposed to previous survey results.
• 41% of respondents acknowledge the possibility of becoming a veteran in the future, while 53% hold the opposite view. The discussion about the potential of becoming a veteran was most prevalent among residents of western regions, the youngest respondents, males, and those who have relatives and close ones involved in warfare since 2014 and are currently serving.
• In society, the military consistently receives the highest levels of trust: 96% express trust in ATO veterans currently in active service, 94% trust the Armed Forces of Ukraine and veterans involved in the present conflict, and 84% trust ATO (JFO) veterans from 2014-2021 who are not currently engaged in warfare. Regardless of region or age, the overwhelming majority places trust in these demographic groups.
• Among the potential challenges that veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war may face upon returning from service, the top concerns include psychoemotional instability, issues with physical health, difficulties in accessing medical assistance, the absence of inclusive spaces and adapted workplaces for individuals with disabilities, as well as challenges related to the processing of social benefits. Respondents also consider the likelihood of conflicts within the family, unemployment, societal misunderstandings, the mismatch of military experience for civilian life, and substance abuse, including alcohol or drugs. Approximately half of the respondents mentioned the risk of suicides among veterans. About a third of those surveyed pointed out the risks of legal violations and involvement in criminal activities. However, compared to the September 2023 survey, there is an increase in the number of individuals recognizing risks in all the aforementioned issues. The presence of these problems is felt more acutely by close associates of veterans who have been in combat since 2014 and are currently serving.
• The number of those who believe that the state fulfills its obligations to veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war continues to decrease: in August 2022, it was 69%, in January 2023 – 53%, in September 2023 – 33%, and in March 2024 – 25%. Currently, more than 60% hold a different opinion. Negative views on the state's fulfillment of obligations towards veterans are most commonly expressed by residents of western regions and those who have close relatives involved in warfare since 2014 and are currently serving.
• 76% of respondents believe that society currently respects veterans. However, compared to the September 2023 survey, their number has remained almost unchanged (79% in September). The opposite opinion is held by 18% of individuals, with a higher proportion among residents of western regions and the younger demographic.
• The number of those who indicated being well or fairly informed about veterans' issues has slightly increased (56%). 42% mentioned that they are not informed. A higher percentage of the latter group is found among residents of eastern regions, older individuals, and women.
•
March 2-5 2024
National Survey #27
Image of Veterans in Ukrainian Society
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March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
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Methodology
o Audience: the population of Ukraine aged 18 and older in all regions, except for the temporarily occupied territories of
Crimea and Donbas, as well as territories where there was no Ukrainian mobile connection at the time of the survey.
The results were weighted using current data from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine.
o The sample is representative in terms of age, gender, and settlement type.
o Sample population: 1000 respondents
o Survey method: CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews). Based on a random sample of mobile phone
numbers
o The margin of error of the study with a confidence probability of 0.95: does not exceed 3.1%.
o Dates : March 2-5, 2025
o The survey was conducted on the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veteran Fund"
of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine
o Funded by the Sociological Group "Rating" WEST CENTER EAST
SOUTH
Perceptions of veterans
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
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#2 4:
Im ag
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V et
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s in
U kr
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R A
T IN
G G
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4
68
68
74
57
67
72
76
2
1
2
2
1
30
31
26
41
31
28
24
51+
36-50
18-35
East
South
Center
West
52
56
59
42
50
54
67
1
1
2
47
44
41
57
49
45
33
51+
36-50
18-35
East
South
Center
West
43 47 49 55
1 1 1
55 52 50 44
07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'23
No
Difficult to answer
Yes
54 63 65 70
1 2
1 45
35 34 29
07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'23
Are there among your relatives and friends those who:
Took part in military operations in the East of
Ukraine in 2014-2021 Fought or is currently fighting at the front
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
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Im ag
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V et
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U kr
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R A
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G G
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5
Do you consider that you may become a veteran yourself in the future?
23
63
33
37
39
48
21
52
62
32
40
42
46
6
5
4
6
1
6
4
9
5
8
7
4
5
71
32
63
57
60
46
75
39
33
60
52
54
49
Female
Male
Do not have close relatives who…
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO
Served in the ATO and are…
51+
36-50
18-35
East
South
Center
West
Regions. Age. Veterans among relatives. Gender.
41%
53%
6%
Yes No Difficult to answer
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
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Im ag
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V et
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R A
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6
How much do you trust such categories of citizens?
40
61
61
71
44
33
34
25
6
4
2
2
8
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
ATO veterans who fought in the East of Ukraine in 2014-2021 and are not fighting now
Veterans who will return from the war that is happening now
Military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
ATO veterans who are now fighting again
Absolutely trust Rather trust Difficult to answer Rather don't trust Absolutely don't trust
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
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#2 4:
Im ag
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V et
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7
60 58 52
40
71 69 58 61 65
75
61 61
31 32 38
44
21 24 36 33
29 20
33 34
5 7 5 6
6 5 4 4 3 2 2 22 3 3 8
2 1 1 1 2 1 3 11 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24 07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24 07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24
Absolutely trust Rather trust Difficult to answer Rather don't trust Absolutely don't trust
Military of the Armed Forces of
Ukraine
Veterans who will return from the war that is
happening now
ATO veterans who fought in the East of
Ukraine in 2014-2021 and are not fighting
now
How much do you trust such categories of citizens?
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
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R A
T IN
G G
ro up
8
61
60
54
57
67
59
61
61
64
34
34
43
39
25
37
33
32
30
2
3
1
0
4
1
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
Male Female
18-35 36-50
51+
Center South West East
Absolutely trust Rather trust Difficult to answer Rather don't trust Absolutely don't trust
Military of the Armed Forces of
Ukraine
36
45
41
39
40
31
40
42
42
45
42
38
47
50
47
43
43
44
9
3
10
6
2
8
6
7
6
7
8
9
6
7
12
8
6
7
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
Female Male
51+ 36-50 18-35
East West
Center South
ATO veterans who fought in the East of
Ukraine in 2014-2021 and are not fighting now
59
62
55
56
67
58
60
62
66
34
31
40
37
25
37
32
32
24
4
4
2
5
5
3
6
4
6
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
Male Female
18-35 36-50
51+
Center South West East
Veterans who will return from the ongoing war
70
73
62
69
78
69
71
72
73
26
24
34
27
17
28
24
21
22
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
Female Male
18-35 36-50
51+
Center South
East West
ATO veterans who are now fighting again
Trust in war veterans
Problems of adaptation of veterans
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
10
9
11
20
20
25
25
25
39
37
40
45
27
37
37
44
43
42
49
35
37
37
41
9
7
11
7
5
5
7
6
8
4
5
45
35
28
22
22
25
16
18
15
16
8
10
9
4
7
5
3
2
3
2
3
2
Breaking laws, involvement in criminal activities
Suicides
Mismatch between military experience and civilian life
Alcohol or drug abuse
Unemployment
Lack of understanding from society
Family conflicts
Issues with obtaining social benefits
Lack of inclusive space and adapted workplace for individuals with disabilities
Physical health problems and difficulties in accessing medical assistance
Psychoemotional instability
Very likely Rather likely Difficult to answer Unlikely Impossible
1,4
1,5
1,8
1,8
1,9
1,9
2,0
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,3
Assess the degree of risk of such phenomena with veterans who will return from the Russian-Ukrainian war?
*the index ranges from 0 to 3, where 3 is likely, and 0 is impossible
Index*
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
11
17 17 22 25
13 15 20 25
12 14 13 20
5 7 7 11 6 5 7 9
34 36
42 43
31 39
46
49
31 37 43
44
18 21
28
37
13 16 23
27
6 7
5 5
7
9
5
7
6
8 5
7
8 10
6
7
7 9
9
9
34 31
27 22
37
29 24
16
40
33 31 22
50
51 48
35
55 54
50 45
9 9 5 5 11 8 5 2
11 8 8 7
19 12 11 9
20 16 11 10
07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24 07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24 07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24 07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24 07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24
Very likely Rather likely Difficult to answer Unlikely Impossible
Unemployment Family conflicts Alcohol or drug abuse Suicides Breaking laws, involvement in
criminal activities
Assess the degree of risk of such phenomena with veterans who will return from the Russian-Ukrainian war?
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
12
16 20 20 25 28 39
28 37
31 40
32
45
33
37 38
42 38
35
39
37 38
37 49
41
13
11 4
5 4
6 8
8
4
4 5
5
34 28
32
25 26 18
21 15
24 16 12
8 5 4 6 3 4 3 5 2 3 3 3 2
09'23 03'24 09'23 03'24 09'23 03'24 09'23 03'24 09'23 03'24 09'23 03'24
Very likely Rather likely Difficult to answer Unlikely Impossible
Mismatch between
military experience and
civilian life
Lack of
understanding from
society
Issues with obtaining
social benefits
Lack of inclusive and
adapted space for
individuals with disabilities
Physical health problems and
difficulties in accessing
medical assistance
Psychoemotional
instability
Assess the degree of risk of such phenomena with veterans who will return from the Russian-Ukrainian war?
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
13
1,9
2,1
2,1
2,1
2,0
2,1
2,0
2,0
2,1
1,9
2,0
2,0
2,2
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Are currently serving
Male
Female
51+
36-50
18-35
East
Center
South
West
1,8
1,8
1,9
2,0
1,9
2,0
1,9
2,0
2,0
1,9
1,9
1,9
2,0
Served in the ATO
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Are currently serving
Male
Female
51+
36-50
18-35
East
West
Center
South
1,8
1,8
1,9
1,9
1,8
1,9
1,7
1,8
2,0
1,8
1,8
1,9
1,9
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Female
Male
51+
36-50
18-35
South
Center
West
East
Assess the level of risk of such phenomena with veterans returning from the Russian-Ukrainian war? The index ranges from 0 to 3, where 3 is very likely, and 0 is impossible.
Family conflicts Unemployment Alcohol or drug abuse
R E
G IO
N S
A G
E G
E N
D E
R C
L O
S E
R E
L A
T IV
E S
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
14
1,5
1,5
1,5
1,6
1,5
1,6
1,4
1,6
1,6
1,5
1,5
1,6
1,6
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Female
Male
51+
36-50
18-35
West
Center
East
South
1,4
1,4
1,4
1,4
1,3
1,5
1,4
1,3
1,4
1,3
1,4
1,4
1,4
Are currently serving
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Female
Male
18-35
36-50
51+
West
Center
East
South
2,2
2,3
2,4
2,4
2,3
2,4
2,2
2,4
2,5
2,3
2,3
2,3
2,5
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Are currently serving
Male
Female
51+
36-50
18-35
West
Center
South
East
R E
G IO
N S
A G
E G
E N
D E
R C
L O
S E
R E
L A
T IV
E S
Suicides Breaking laws, involvement in
criminal activities Psychoemotional instability
Assess the level of risk of such phenomena with veterans returning from the Russian-Ukrainian war? The index ranges from 0 to 3, where 3 is very likely, and 0 is impossible.
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
15
2,1
2,1
2,2
2,2
2,1
2,2
2,1
2,3
2,2
2,0
2,2
2,2
2,3
Served in the ATO
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO, are serving
Are currently serving
Female
Male
51+
36-50
18-35
East
Center
West
South
1,7
1,7
1,9
1,9
1,8
1,8
1,8
1,8
1,9
1,6
1,8
1,8
1,9
Served in the ATO
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO, are serving
Are currently serving
Female
Male
18-35
36-50
51+
East
West
South
Center
1,8
1,9
1,9
2,0
1,9
1,9
1,9
1,9
2,0
1,8
1,9
2,0
2,0
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Served in the ATO
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Male
Female
51+
36-50
18-35
East
South
West
Center
R E
G IO
N S
A G
E G
E N
D E
R C
L O
S E
R E
L A
T IV
E S
Lack of inclusive space and adapted workplace for
individuals with disabilities
Mismatch between military
experience and civilian life
Lack of understanding from
society
Assess the level of risk of such phenomena with veterans returning from the Russian-Ukrainian war? The index ranges from 0 to 3, where 3 is very likely, and 0 is impossible.
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
16
2,1
2,1
2,2
2,3
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,1
2,2
2,1
2,1
2,2
2,2
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Served in the ATO
Male
Female
18-35
36-50
51+
South
East
Center
West
2,1
2,1
2,1
2,3
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,2
2,1
2,1
2,2
2,3
Served in the ATO
Do not have close relatives who are serving
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Male
Female
18-35
36-50
51+
East
South
Center
West
R E
G IO
N S
A G
E G
E N
D E
R C
L O
S E
R E
L A
T IV
E S
Issues with obtaining social
benefits
Physical health problems and difficulties in
accessing medical assistance
Assess the level of risk of such phenomena with veterans returning from the Russian-Ukrainian war? The index ranges from 0 to 3, where 3 is very likely, and 0 is impossible.
Support for veterans
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
18
15 10 3 4
54
43
30 21
13
21
18
12
16 23
38
45
3 3 11
19
07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24
Does not fulfill at all
Rather does not fulfill
Difficult to answer
Rather fulfills
Fully fulfills
55
41
25 26
38
50
54 50
4 4
4 6
2 5
15 15
1 1 3 3
07ʼ22 01ʼ23 09'23 03'24
Does not fulfill at all
Rather does not fulfill
Difficult to answer
Rather fulfills
Fully fulfills
In your opinion, to what extent does the STATE
currently fulfill or not fulfill its obligations to the
veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war?
How much does SOCIETY respect veterans of
the Russian-Ukrainian war today?
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
19
In your opinion, to what extent does or does not the state fulfill its obligations to veterans of the Russian-
Ukrainian war today?
4 3 4 4
3 3 4 4
3 3 6
3 3 2 6
10 18
27 21
17 20 20 25
19 23
22
16 23 21
23
18 17
8 7
10 18
7 18
14 13 8
12 10 15
14
40 43 47
50
51 43
47 39
47 41 46
45 51 41 39
28 18 15
19
20 16
22 14
17 21 18
24 14
20 19
Poor
Low-income
Middle-income
Well-off
Served in the ATO
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO and are currently serving
Do not have close relatives who are serving
51+
36-50
18-35
West
Center
East
South
Regions. Age. Veterans among relatives. Income.
4%
21%
45%
18%
12%
Fully fulfills
Rather fulfills
Rather does not fulfill
Does not fulfill at all
Difficult to answer
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
N at
io na
l S ur
ve y
#2 4:
Im ag
e of
V et
er an
s in
U kr
ai ni
an S
oc ie
ty |
R A
T IN
G G
ro up
20
24 22
31 28
28 20 24 27
22 24
30
27 23 25
31
53 52
49 41
46 55 52
51
50 53
47
44 51 52
50
4 7
4 11
6 8
4 6
4 7 7
8 7 4
5
18 16 15
14
16 14
17 14
21 13 13
17 15 16
11
1 3 2 6
4 2 3 1
2 3 3
4 3 2 2
Well-off
Middle-income
Low-income
Poor
Served in the ATO and are…
Are currently serving
Served in the ATO
Do not have close relatives who…
18-35
36-50
51+
West
Center
South
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How much does SOCIETY respect veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war today?
March 2-5, 2024
The survey was conducted at the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Fund"
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How well-informed are you about veterans’ issues?
Sociological group “RATING”
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Kyiv, March 12, 2024
The twenty-seventh nationwide survey
“The image of veterans in Ukrainian society”
(March 2-5, 2024)
The survey was conducted on the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veteran Fund"
Of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. Funded by the Sociological Group "Rating"
Audience: the population of Ukraine aged 18 and older in all regions, except for the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas, as well as territories where there was no Ukrainian mobile connection at the time of the survey. The results were weighted using current data from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine. The sample is representative by age, gender, and settlement type. Sample population: 1000 respondents. Survey method: CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews). The margin of error of the study with a confidence probability of 0.95: does not exceed 3.1%. Dates: March 2-5, 2024.
• Based on the findings of the twenty-seventh nationwide survey conducted by the Sociological Group "Rating" under the initiative of the "Ukrainian Veterans Foundation" of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine from March 2 to 5, 2024, 55% of respondents reported having close relatives who participated in military activities within Ukraine from 2014 to 2021. Furthermore, 70% of participants mentioned having close ones who have either served or are currently serving on the front lines since February 24, 2022. Comparatively, there is an observed increase in the number of individuals with close relatives currently engaged in frontline service, as opposed to previous survey results.
• 41% of respondents acknowledge the possibility of becoming a veteran in the future, while 53% hold the opposite view. The discussion about the potential of becoming a veteran was most prevalent among residents of western regions, the youngest respondents, males, and those who have relatives and close ones involved in warfare since 2014 and are currently serving.
• In society, the military consistently receives the highest levels of trust: 96% express trust in ATO veterans currently in active service, 94% trust the Armed Forces of Ukraine and veterans involved in the present conflict, and 84% trust ATO (JFO) veterans from 2014-2021 who are not currently engaged in warfare. Regardless of region or age, the overwhelming majority places trust in these demographic groups.
• Among the potential challenges that veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war may face upon returning from service, the top concerns include psychoemotional instability, issues with physical health, difficulties in accessing medical assistance, the absence of inclusive spaces and adapted workplaces for individuals with disabilities, as well as challenges related to the processing of social benefits. Respondents also consider the likelihood of conflicts within the family, unemployment, societal misunderstandings, the mismatch of military experience for civilian life, and substance abuse, including alcohol or drugs. Approximately half of the respondents mentioned the risk of suicides among veterans. About a third of those surveyed pointed out the risks of legal violations and involvement in criminal activities. However, compared to the September 2023 survey, there is an increase in the number of individuals recognizing risks in all the aforementioned issues. The presence of these problems is felt more acutely by close associates of veterans who have been in combat since 2014 and are currently serving.
• The number of those who believe that the state fulfills its obligations to veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war continues to decrease: in August 2022, it was 69%, in January 2023 – 53%, in September 2023 – 33%, and in March 2024 – 25%. Currently, more than 60% hold a different opinion. Negative views on the state's fulfillment of obligations towards veterans are most commonly expressed by residents of western regions and those who have close relatives involved in warfare since 2014 and are currently serving.
• 76% of respondents believe that society currently respects veterans. However, compared to the September 2023 survey, their number has remained almost unchanged (79% in September). The opposite opinion is held by 18% of individuals, with a higher proportion among residents of western regions and the younger demographic.
• The number of those who indicated being well or fairly informed about veterans' issues has slightly increased (56%). 42% mentioned that they are not informed. A higher percentage of the latter group is found among residents of eastern regions, older individuals, and women.
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