Number of Ukrainians who do not believe in joining NATO reaches three-year high

, 7 August 2025, 13:34

The number of Ukrainians optimistic about the country’s swift accession to the North Atlantic Alliance has dropped by about a third over the past three years, while the number of those who do not believe in such a possibility at all has reached its highest level.

According to the survey conducted by American institution Gallup, in one of the questions, respondents were asked when they expect Ukraine to join NATO – within the next 10 years, in 10–20 years, in more than 20 years, or never.

Only 32% believe Ukraine will join NATO within 10 years – the lowest figure since the start of the full-scale war. By comparison, optimism peaked in 2023, when 69% considered this realistic.

Another 17% believe Ukraine will join within 10–20 years, and 8% – in more than 20 years.

Meanwhile, 33% of respondents said they do not believe Ukraine will join NATO at all – the highest level in recent years.

Ukrainians’ approval of the US leadership in 2025 has dropped to its lowest level in over a decade, while approval of Germany’s actions has reached its highest level during this period.