Russians want peace but trust is low

The results of a survey on Russians' attitudes towards the war and their desire for peace have sparked significant public discussion. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to the results of this study conducted by the "Khroniki" research project in October 2025, 63–64 percent of Russians want the war to stop and a peace agreement to be signed based on negotiations with Ukraine. However, only 36 percent of respondents expressed confidence that such an outcome would be achieved.

The participants in the survey were divided into two groups: one part stated what decisions they expected the government to make, while the others expressed what changes they themselves wanted to see in Russia. Seventy-eight percent of respondents supported increasing military spending, 48 percent wanted more attention paid to internal social issues, and 47 percent supported stopping the war once the Kremlin's declared objectives were fulfilled.

While 36 percent of respondents considered the conclusion of a peace agreement likely, 35 percent mentioned the possibility of mobilization. Improving relations with the West (28 percent) and lifting sanctions (22 percent) were assessed as less likely.

There is a significant gap between Russians' desires and reality. Among the most desired changes were ending the war and resolving internal problems (88 percent), achieving a peace agreement (64 percent), lifting sanctions (63 percent), and restoring relations with the West (58 percent).

Increasing military spending was approved by 49 percent, while only 16 percent supported mobilization. According to the survey results, 50 percent of respondents supported the war, while 39 percent avoided answering this question.

Only a small group stated that they did not support the war. Regarding participation in the war, 28 percent of respondents said, "If ordered, I will participate," and 9 percent expressed willingness to go voluntarily.

At the same time, 38 percent of respondents said they were against participating in the war, and 19 percent refused to answer. Additionally, if a family member wanted to go to the front, 55 percent of respondents said they would not support this decision, 30 percent approved it, and the remaining 15 percent refrained from commenting.

The survey results indicate that although the desire for peace among Russians has increased, most people do not believe the government will choose this path. A serious gap remains between hope and realistic expectations.