More than half of Ukrainians are prepared to accept territorial concessions to end the conflict with Russia, according to a survey conducted by the Ukrainian sociological group Rating in early October 2026.

The findings show that 59% of respondents would agree to territorial compromises as part of a peace settlement. However, most of those willing to make concessions insist on security guarantees from the United States and European countries.

Specifically, 56% of those surveyed would support territorial concessions only if such guarantees were provided, while 3% would accept them without additional conditions. Another 35% opposed giving up territory under any circumstances.

The survey also revealed substantial support for ending hostilities through diplomacy. Some 57% of respondents favored stopping the fighting and seeking a negotiated compromise.

Meanwhile, 13% supported continuing military operations until Ukraine regained its 2022 borders, while another 21% wanted the conflict to continue until the country’s 2014 borders were restored.

Negotiations emerged as the preferred path toward ending the conflict for an overwhelming majority of respondents. A total of 83% considered diplomacy a viable means of reaching a settlement.

Of those surveyed, 57% favored a compromise negotiated with the participation of other countries, while 26% supported direct talks between the opposing sides. Only 9% advocated abandoning negotiations entirely and continuing military operations until all territories were recovered.

Beyond questions of territorial compromise and peace negotiations, the survey examined public expectations ahead of the coming winter.

Economic concerns dominated the responses, with 71% of Ukrainians anticipating a deterioration in the country’s financial and economic situation. Another 63% expected problems in the energy sector, while 55% predicted a general worsening of conditions across Ukraine.

The poll was conducted from October 3 to October 5, 2026, through telephone interviews involving 1,000 participants. The reported statistical margin of error was approximately 3%.