TEXT - A7. What specifically do you think causes some disunity in Ukrainian society? ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Lack of a national idea, state development
Corruption. Donations don’t reach their intended destination.
Because of the lack of communication and corruption.
Lack of patriotism, no patriotic mindset
Corruption, indifference among civilians about the military
The inability to speak the language one is comfortable with
Corruption and oligarchs of different classes affect everything. There is no drive to develop our own country.
Among Ukrainians, there are supporters of the "Russian world."
Many don’t trust the president; people speak Russian.
Some people don’t understand the situation: corruption, insufficient support from local authorities.
Language—Russian and Ukrainian. There are Russian regions, and because of this, it’s always “us versus them,” and it’s a mess.
Because the war has been going on for a long time, issues that shouldn't have been raised (language) are being discussed. Division between regions where military actions are taking place and where they are not.
Because of a lack of patriotic education.
Because of politics, and the Russian empire.
People are angry with each other, destroying themselves even in peaceful cities. There should be Ukrainian brotherhood, but it’s completely absent.
We lived under the Soviet regime for a long time.
It seems to me that our government creates division
Language, faith, each has its own opinion, and they cannot agree.
Historically, during the Great Patriotic War, everyone was united against the enemy, but not now
Political interests, attitudes toward language
Because of politicians, through parties. The parties of Poroshenko, Tymoshenko.
Because of the war, internal corruption.
The power of the oligarchs has divided society—either business or politics.
Because some are right, and some are not.
Some regions have forgotten that there is a war in the country.
I think everyone came together when it was difficult. But when help is no longer needed, no one provides it.
The war is ongoing; there is no unity between the authorities.
In different regions, people perceive the war differently.
There are both positive and negative responses.
Because of theft, unjust court decisions.
Because some are poor, and some are rich.
Literally in everything. The poor and the rich. Our mouths have been shut. We want freedom. We cannot speak out. We want peace. But what we want doesn’t depend on us. We are like beggars—some are poor, some are rich. There’s no alternative.
Elites, some regions don’t even notice the war. No funds are allocated for soldiers’ medical care.
We've been taught to wait for someone to come and fix everything
The government and elites divide; everyone should fight under equal conditions. There should be no exemptions or differences among citizens—the elite should set an example.
Because of the actions of the authorities.
Many ethnic groups live here, and some don’t want to work.
Because of the unwillingness to accept the state of war, government representatives are not going to defend the state. People do not trust the authorities.
Because of language, corruption, and beliefs about the war, even in families there is division.
The Verkhovna Rada is the main enemy—corruption, theft, and a lack of patriots.
People are scared and uncertain about the future
I think, to some extent, Western Ukraine doesn’t fully understand what’s happening in the East.
Now, seeing how our guys are dying, opinions are entirely different.
It’s hard to say. I think it’s inequality in financial terms. People are different in terms of income. There’s general injustice in the ability to seek out any truth. That’s the basis for societal division.
Because we have such a bipolar country, unfortunately. There's not enough time for it to come out from under Russia's influence. More time, and everything will be fine. The war has accelerated the process of Ukrainization.
Selfishness and greed, low levels of education.
Because someone puts more money in their pocket
Many people need to understand that the country is independent, and we need to be more united.
Language barrier and religious belief, Anglo-Saxon direction.
A large number of people are forgetting about the war.
Our country is very large. It is hard for everyone to be united territorially. People are more united locally.
It’s bad because no one wants to go to war, and that’s bad
Most want to join Russia; the war is happening within society itself.
The client believes that everyone has their own opinion because Kolomyia has a multicultural community. People are different, so opinions vary.
Because of corruption and the low intelligence of the authorities.
Because of people’s lifestyle and linguistic aspects.
Language issues arise; let the older generation speak as they wish, as it’s harder for them to relearn the language
Because some fight, and some do not, some profit from the war, and others give their last.
Ukraine has been divided for a long time.
Different views, media influence, communication languages, news sources.
There are patriots, but there are also those waiting for Russian authority.
Corruption/aggression among people/lack of understanding of the military
Because people see that society is divided between those who can steal and those who cannot. Those who wanted to unite and defend the country are demotivated.
People don’t understand what Russia is or the threat it poses
Politicians do not contribute to uniting society
Because not everyone feels the war justly.
No Ukrainian spirit, genuine Ukrainians are still lacking
People don’t fully understand the situation in the country
Education under Russian rule, which dominated Ukraine.
Many in leadership don’t know what to do.
Barriers, not friendships, between regions.
The war, language—everyone has their own position.
Corruption, differing views on the war—not everyone supports the government
Social stratification—some are wealthier, others poorer.
Difficulty understanding the war itself.
The people drift toward Russia; we used to be united and didn’t notice what was being done against us
Nobody cares: those who have military personnel see them doing something; those who don’t have any don’t care.
The government lives separately from the people.
Everyone is in unequal conditions: some are mobilized, others are not.
Firstly, between families with and without soldiers, and regarding political views, people are tired of war
It is difficult now because people do not support each other and are not united.
Ukraine can be divided into three parts: the West, which is unaffected by the war; the Center, with Kyiv and Odesa, affected to a moderate degree; and the East, most affected by the war, namely Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
The issue is that the authorities lack the means to unite people and do not use even basic tools like propaganda. The government should professionally address this, with experts.
Significant corruption in the military sector, distrust of those volunteering for the military but embezzling funds. Language-related issues.
Disunity because people are divided between those who want to fight and those who don’t—mobilization.
The war should concern everyone, regardless of status or privileges. Only then will there be unity in Ukrainian society.
Language, religion, problems of those who left versus those who stayed
Can’t say; probably too much freedom was given to the wealthy, and they’ve lost a sense of measure
People are scared and don’t trust anyone
People are very different—due to perspectives and politics
Issues of language and religion are being raised; some people are waiting for Russia or have already left.
Because of corruption and the authorities' wrong actions.
Language barrier—east and west don’t reconcile
Delays in supplying equipment to the front.
Our deputies are neither for Ukraine nor for the people, and this divides us
No complaints about the people, but complaints about the government.
The war, distrust of the government, injustice, people hiding from military service.
Some of society has distanced itself from the war, while others are deeply immersed in it
Because of language, the east - west divide often occurs.
Because of injustice in the country, because of corruption.
Among us are collaborators who turn some Ukrainians into traitors
Because there is too much pulling in different directions, in my opinion. Not supporting the president now is wrong
Because of the actions and corruption in the government.
Because of the internal conflict between citizens.
The government doesn’t listen to the people.
Because of the aggression within the country, because of language.
Social inequality. Many people openly or subtly look toward Russia for mercantile reasons.
There are those who serve, and others who don’t, and they are considered enemies.
Conflict: Ukrainians who stayed in the country and those who went abroad.
Some flee the country, others stay. Some defend, others don’t.
Probably inequality in how laws are applied to different social strata
Hard to say, but after the election of the current president.
Part of the country wants to be with Russia.
A lot of Russian propaganda; people don’t understand the real situation.
What do I see? Money and incompetence of people in power.
Because of corruption in government bodies.
Opinions on the government and ending the war
Many Russians and people supporting Russia are among us.
Because we have power against power, power against the people, support of the people by the government.
Everyone is tired of the war; now everyone is on their own—there are thefts, murders, and fights at military enlistment offices.
Because some are fighting and want to improve the situation, while others don't care about Ukraine's future.
Problems with language: some speak Russian, others Ukrainian, different attitudes in different regions
People don’t trust the government, opinions diverge
Attitudes toward language, people’s views on war and the country
Because of corruption and the inaction of our authorities.
Because of the politics of division in thoughts and policies.
Ethnic, class inequality, and political disunity.
Division of Ukrainians into “right” and “wrong” based on political, linguistic, or territorial characteristics; rising apartment prices in the West.
Not everyone in Ukraine sees it as their independent state
Patriots must die, while the government thrives, showing that we are unnecessary to society
I see now, based on my surroundings, acquaintances, and neighbors, everyone looks out for themselves.
Language issues—from occupied territories, people are different... Abroad, we’re hated... Among ourselves, too, there’s hatred
Different visions of the present and future; many people support reunification with Russia, including in western regions.
No clear understanding that we are a single state, unity is our strength
Many conflicts over language, religion, and Russian propaganda.
Many don’t want to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and there are many contradictions.
Negative actions by the government, people’s opinions about who fights more. Deputies do not fight
Some believe in returning to the 1991 borders, while others think the occupied territories should be surrendered.
Not everyone feels the war in Ukraine, and there are language misunderstandings
Consequences of Russia's actions—east and west have always been divided
Lack of understanding of laws and the country itself
The West and East don’t support each other.
Many lived during Soviet times and have Soviet views.
Many men are not fighting; they have fled.
Different social statuses, conflicts between military and non-military individuals.
People hoard everything; there’s a significant gap between the wealthy and the poor. Corruption is rampant.
People have changed a lot—becoming envious, less friendly. We try to help displaced people, but they respond negatively ("Why aren’t you being shelled?")
The government divides people into rich and poor—those who are poor must serve, while corruption thrives in the form of recruiting people.
Donbas has long been subjected to propaganda and Russian influence, which carried mercantile motives from the Russian Federation; they fell for it, leading to today’s consequences.
To some extent, the government and people are to blame, but there are also those waiting for Russia.
Internal conflicts among citizens (over language, etc.).
Many have relatives in Russia; many listen to them and think life there is better.
Because of misleading information spread by the authorities in society, people think differently, everyone has their own values.
The economy is poor, prices are high, Russian aggression.
Language issues—opinions split due to the government
Because of the actions of the Verkhovna Rada.
People who are traitors hinder soldiers, waiting for Russia.
People are struggling to live; prices are rising, and there’s not enough money
Mobilization, where the wealthy don’t fight, and the poor are conscripted
Attitudes toward the military; fewer donations, less coverage of the situation, and worsening relationships between people.
Laws are passed that strip people of their rights.
Where there’s no real war, people are living freely.
Because people have different views on culture and, in general, on Russian aggression.
Some Russian-speaking people have ties with Russia.
Not everyone is striving for victory; oligarchs don’t serve, but the poor do
Everyone has the right to voice their opinion, but lies still creep in.
Because of corruption, there wasn’t enough propaganda in time, something was done wrong, the East was more Russian-speaking, and many people have relatives in Russia; it all connects.
The remnants of the Soviet mentality, the church of the Moscow Patriarchate.
Because of mistrust in the army, president, and state.
The government and the people are separate.
Propaganda activities sow discord among people.
Not everyone wants to get rid of Russian occupation, and there are many collaborators
Financial stability of certain segments of the population.
People in western Ukraine can’t understand people in the east
Because of our history, the Soviet legacy has given a lot, the nation cannot quickly change.
Because of the violation of Article 10 of the Constitution. The war has turned into business, constant corruption in state authorities and beyond.
We have this mentality where we need to argue.
There are Ukrainians who support Russia, indifference.
Some support the president, while others do not.
Because many want to be with Russia, while many want to be with Ukraine.
People are divided—some support Ukraine, some Russia
There are many disagreements among Ukrainians; while they seem united, there are many conflicts.
People don’t trust each other or the authorities. They worry about their families.
We were in the USSR for 70 years, and there is significant Russian influence.
Untimely adoption of necessary laws by the President and uneven assessment of the President’s Office by the population
Injustice, unequal rights and responsibilities of citizens
Language issues and attitudes toward the government
Everyone wants peace at someone else’s expense.
Because of the condemnation of the elections / battle on the front.
I can’t even say right away... civilians’ attitudes toward the military
During the mobilization process, not everyone understands the need to fight; some flee abroad or hide.
Half of the people support the Territorial Centers of Recruitment, while others don’t want to fight
Because of mobilization, some have been in the trenches for three years, while others have not left their homes, and others fled and are waiting to return.
People like some things and dislike others; everyone has an individual opinion. United, but not entirely
The Church of the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine.
Injustice toward the population, the mobilization law, corruption in government institutions.
Russian speakers are fighting; most are Russian-speaking, but when they return home, everything will be destroyed, including Ukrainian literature.
The West and East of Ukraine have different demands.
Fear of war has passed, and people have become more divided
Language, due to the large number of people artificially brought in from Russia who created artificial conditions
Language issues related to military service and political views
Many citizens don’t consider themselves Ukrainians.
Because not enough actions are being taken by the authorities to unite the people.
Some media say the president is illegitimate, and those who are “brainwashed” react to this.
There are many Russians in Ukraine; people, authorities, and military personnel speak Russian. However, there is no need to throw away Russian books—there are many great writers and cultural figures we should know.
Russian propaganda; some people listen to it, which manifests in differing opinions and actions by the government and authorities.
Not everyone living in Ukraine supports it
Eastern regions were once separated, and Russian was more widespread there, which influences them; the influence of the Russian language, and people don’t want to give it up, they haven’t adapted yet.
Increased housing costs in western Ukraine, military aid being provided to Lviv to reopen the airport but not to Kharkiv.
Because of the government, from the beginning of the war, the government behaved differently than it does now.
Because this is the war of the poor, the rich do not fight.
Corruption divides society—unfairness because rural people are drafted disproportionately
Because they say Ukraine is united, but they live like Russians.
Injustice in everything (even in mobilization), corruption
People’s consciousness varies; Ukraine is divided into two parts.
Not everyone wants to help the soldiers in the Armed Forces; war is not for everyone
Because the division is forced. Everyone is being forced to speak the state language. Everyone should have the right to choose the language and others.
Part of the Ukrainians left for abroad, while part stayed in Ukraine and should fight.
The separation of our elite from other citizens—ordinary people have to go to the front while the elite lives abroad or has relatives who do, and at the same time, the elite profits from the war. To put it correctly—politicians, the government apparatus, not the elite. Politicians specifically!
Probably the main factor is geography. Language, too.
Dividing people by interests and opinions, creating a split among categories of people.
Defining strategic goals in the war, a vision for communication, and reactions to daily events.
Everyone is out for themselves. MANY PEOPLE DREAM OF RUNNING ABROAD; there is no longer the same patriotism as at the beginning of the war.
Different people, regions, and languages.
Not everyone supports government policies; the army survives on the support of ordinary people; people are disappointed because there are no positive changes
The government and society don’t notice the objective situation in the country; most lack national consciousness.
Classes, elites, patriots aren’t really patriots.
Attitudes toward Russia and weak Western assistance.
Russia dominated for 70 years; Crimea didn’t feel Russian for a long time.
Political and religious preferences, opinions on mobilization
Differences in attitudes toward participation in military actions, the authorities, and language issues.
Imposing the "west/east of Ukraine" narrative; negativity from western regions toward eastern ones and vice versa
Not enough volunteers to go to the front
Hard to say (due to "those who waits"/dodging military service
People don’t trust each other or the authorities; everyone looks out for themselves
Political front, 2019 elections, lack of willingness to defend Ukraine
Some support the current president, others support Poroshenko
Because regions that haven't seen war are beginning to feel it.
We live near Donetsk Oblast and have many displaced people who don’t support the war and are just waiting for it to end
The older generation says they are for peace and that let there be Russia. There are people who only think about their own benefit and lack patriotic sentiment.
Because of the incompetent actions of our authorities.
For some, the war has affected them; for others, it hasn’t.
The legacy of the USSR, a lack of patriotism among the youth.
Many people left and returned due to rejection by residents from the western regions.
There are supporters of Yanukovych, the Communist Party, and Russia; there’s no help for the Armed Forces.
Because of corruption, the language issue, some left, others did not.
What does the Verkhovna Rada do? They catch young guys, while they and their children sit at home.
People don’t strongly support each other
Because of language and the differences in society's views on the authorities.
Because there are many "waiters" (those waiting for Russia).
Eastern regions were under occupation for a longer time, Russian priorities were imposed, so not everyone agrees with unification now.
Because there are still descendants of the Soviet Union—elderly people who miss it and raise their children and grandchildren accordingly.
Language, a huge gap in wages, spirituality. In western Ukraine, Soviet rule came later, which destroyed identity and led to the loss of a generation that remembered its roots
Due to corruption, the language issue divides western and eastern Ukraine.
Distrust, differing political views, some support Russia
It’s the kind of nation where many people don’t want to defend the country. The language issue also divides people when the West imposes new words.
Propaganda that is widespread and ignorance among the majority of people.
Issues of faith and language, problems of internally displaced persons.
Distrust of the government, presence of bribed individuals serving Russian interests
People can’t understand each other; someone needs to be the wise one
Insufficient knowledge of Ukraine’s history and politics
There is no motivation for the people like there was at the start of the war.
"Orc mentality," indifferent to the state’s nature
In western Ukraine, they’ve forgotten what war is
DUE TO THE MENTALITY - There is a very large gap between social strata; There is a lot of psychological operations (PSYOPs), which influence citizens' opinions; Due to the country's internal politics.
Many unaware people. There’s the nation, and there’s just the population. We have too much of the latter—people thinking of themselves, not the country.
Unwillingness of certain people to defend Ukraine’s rights to exist, differing opinions on the EU and Russia
People don’t trust anyone and think only of themselves
Because people see the situation differently. It depends on the level of education, whether they can think analytically.
Disunity due to income disparities, social class, and war.
People living in safe areas don’t understand those in combat zones
First, corruption: theft of humanitarian aid makes people disrespect each other; some steal, and others hate them for it
At the state level, many issues remain unresolved: questions about draft evasion, weak information campaigns (lack of an objective picture)
The government and the people are not united.
Not all Ukrainians regard Ukraine as their country
This is from the 2019 elections, where 70% of Ukrainians took a step into the abyss and are not repenting.
Some get rich, others work for the war effort. Families with soldiers also help, while those without do not
People don’t want to understand each other and think only about themselves
The language issue and politics are hot topics—who supports whom, and biased information on social media.
Many regions have been under Russian influence.
Discrimination against people who speak Russian.
Many "waiters," especially among the older generation
People emigrated abroad; mobilization, distrust of the government.
The older generation believes that Ukraine should be with Russia and doesn’t fully understand the threat of the situation.
People have very different attitudes toward the situation.
Some of our military and civilians behave cruelly toward their own.
Religious inclinations, attitudes toward authority, attitudes toward language.
Godlessness—people need to kneel and pray, and then there will be full unity.
Language, views on the situation with the war
Corruption, looting of the country, insufficient military support; officials buy homes abroad.
Languages are used as a manipulation tool, which divides society. Soft Ukrainization is needed. Mobilization should include everyone.
Many people support Russia; ideological education has been stolen from our schools.
Artificially inflating the national question.
Why do they call only from the villages, simple people, and not from the deputies / relatives / sons?
People's views differ; their visions diverge.
After fewer shellings, some people believe the war doesn’t concern them, and everyone started thinking only about themselves.
They artificially classify and divide by income level, occupation, language, and faith.
Injustice in the relationship between the citizen and the state
People from different regions don’t want to support refugees
Because of military actions, some people do not understand those who came from the front, and because of this, there is no full understanding.
Many years of propaganda on territories now occupied by Russia.
The situation in the country has dragged on, discrediting the country's leadership; our allies haven’t fulfilled all agreements on arms supplies.
Corruption—from local communities to high-ranking officials—divides people. They see it and are further divided.
Because the people have lost faith in our deputies and the government.
Language, politics, the end of the war, governance
People in the east have a different mentality
Each person has their own opinion; there is no common opinion.
Now, we have a significant divide between the rich and poor, between those who have money and those who don’t—and there are many of the latter.
Because of the attitude toward the war, the willingness to mobilize, political views.
Russians were settled in the eastern regions and want reunification with Russia, while western regions support Ukraine's independence and sovereignty.
Propaganda. Blocking satellite signals since 2014, Russia has been able to broadcast propaganda on TV.
Population of a different social status. The poorer classes are more united than those in power
Because of the feeling of insecurity among some people, and the lack of a common goal.
Language, one can earn money in Ukraine, and the other abroad.
Many supporters of the "Russian world" who don’t see the true enemy. There’s always a desire to live under masters, a post-Soviet society.
The way the war is being conducted—many people oppose the government and do not believe it is necessary to defend the state.
In some cities, it seems like the war is over; some celebrate while others suffer.
Because, first of all, the war has been going on for 10 years, and many people who were of sound mind, who wanted Russia, have remained divided. Some fight, and others live as if there is no war. Many people do disgusting things, corruption, mobilization.
Eastern and Western Ukraine have different mentalities, faiths, and Russia's influence on the East.
Who should fight and who should not; the issue of mobilization.
The government doesn’t provide adequate assistance and support to the people.
Russia’s influence on the country’s self-identification.
Many remnants of USSR-era reforms remain; people’s views are still shaped by the USSR. Many support the idea of a commonwealth of nations, but some are against it.
People have completely different views on the government – some criticize it, others do not.
A certain part of the population doesn’t care about the country’s future
The war is for the poor; they don’t think about the homeland.
There are different worlds—some are in the military, while others go on vacations. Some help, others don’t care.
Because of the very big love for Zelensky, he made many mistakes.
Society itself is diverse, a society of various backgrounds.
Many in the East consider themselves Russians, not Ukrainians; many moved to the West, making it more Russian-speaking.
We all have one goal, but the paths to achieve it differ.
Some of the region’s population doesn’t identify as Ukrainian citizens.
Because we are very connected with Russia, many have relatives in Russia.
Different opinions among people; overall, people are varied.
The Ministry of Defense’s methods of work, different actions by politicians among competitors (political organizations, etc.)
The rich live as they please, while others must obey the laws. Whoever has money rules the government.
Some go to fight, while others pay money
Corruption and hazing in the military hierarchy and barracks.
The different mentalities of eastern and western Ukraine.
People are turning into enemies, which wasn’t the case before—they want "Russian peace"
Some suffer more from the war, while others live more peacefully.
Division between Russian-speaking and Ukrainian-speaking populations.
Some believe we need to unite with Russia to stop the aggression.
Information warfare, political views in the country.
If we judge by our city, we have many collaborators who divide us.
Corruption, bureaucracy, information on the telethon differs from the information that the military actually shares.
Language issues, mutual misunderstanding (I think people shouldn’t be having fun during the war)
Differences in attitudes toward authority and what is happening in general.
Some die while others don’t understand what war is
Not everyone understands or verifies information on social media; people attack each other without understanding anything
The government is not moving in the right direction
There are differing views on the situation in the country.
Mobilization measures, political views, and religion
Everyone wants their own benefit without searching for what’s needed.
Corruption—some support the government, others don’t.
The country is intertwined with Russia and supports it
Lack of funds; people cannot support themselves financially.
Lack of cohesion, corruption in government
There is no unity among the population, and there is aggression toward one another.
It's impossible for everyone to agree on one thing
Perhaps it’s not so much disunity among people but rather the work of propagandists worsening the situation, as well as the Territorial Recruitment Centers’ actions
Language and attitudes toward the government—some support it, others don’t
Because of language and historical events.
Because there is no common opinion among the people.
Corruption—some support the government, others the other side
Misunderstanding between the government and the people
Disunity between eastern and western Ukraine.
There are many people waiting for something; most are for peace and victory.
Mobilization (disconnection between civilians and the military). Division between the opposition and the president’s team
There are people who are for Russia. Corruption.
Dividing people into "right" and "wrong"; one serves in the military, the other stays home. Dividing society by class and income level.
Many are not united, many have gone abroad and don’t help
Personal attitudes of Ukrainian citizens—people don’t help each other
Corruption, new mobilization law, religious conflicts, influence of pro-Russian bloggers and Telegram channels
Most people think only about themselves; TV has a lot of influence, and it depends on how individuals perceive information
There are rich and poor, and there’s corruption.
Many differing opinions, no clear definition or goal.
There are many arguments because of language and propaganda.
It starts from Russia; different perspectives
Because of the language issue, corruption, and mobilization.
Two years ago, I tried to join the army, but now I dislike how men hide.
The government. Laws on immunity. No justice.
Some unite, others pull everything toward themselves
Some say they are tired of the war and corruption and theft in our country.
Some think we need to unite with Russia.
Because of corruption and language issues, the incomplete understanding of the full-scale invasion and war.
Everyone thinks differently; everyone wants peace, but not everyone likes our policies.
A historical fact, Ukraine has never been united and independent. The west was under Austro-Hungarian rule, and the east under Russia.
Corruption in the government, embezzlement, and untimely projects
Russian propaganda and the formation of negative attitudes toward military enlistment offices.
People are left to survive on their own, but the government interferes
Deputies should go to war like everyone else.
The Russian-speaking population (Russians) in Ukraine, Russification.
Because of different views on what is happening.
Everyone is looking out for themselves, politics.
Respect for the military has diminished; people’s help has decreased.
People in the west are more united than in the east
Because of bad living conditions, lack of funds, work.
Because of language, in the west they inflated the housing prices, profiting from people's misfortunes.
Not everyone understands what war is; many have left, many judge
Not everyone understands the importance of uniting
People have lost faith in the government, corruption, unjust laws for vulnerable groups.
Because of corruption, people saw what was happening at the top, so everyone started to protect themselves.
The government pits people against each other.
Because there is a part of the population that doesn’t care whether it’s Ukraine or Russia, as long as they can protect their own interests, like "my house is on the edge, I don’t care." There are regions where the war didn’t start, and they say there is no war, and our government creates strange laws that contradict the situation of war.
Language issues, attitudes toward the war (some see only Russia as the enemy, others see the internal government as the problem), not just against Russia
For most of Ukraine’s population, there is no war, and the war doesn’t concern them.
Politically, there is no unity. Some think alike, while others differ, and there is no consensus.
Russian narratives, differing opinions among retirees, corruption.
I see how my neighbors are waiting for the Russians, how they react to mobilization, there is a lot of Russian propaganda.
Government actions—poor decision-making, creating an impression that the government isn’t interested in Ukraine’s victory in the war.
Unjust salaries for deputies compared to the population
People have forgotten that there’s a war in the country
Because of political populism of some politicians and political parties.
Different social groups lobbying for their interests.
Conflict between the military and civilians over mobilization.
The historical, religious, and linguistic question. Corruption.
Many people don’t realize the country is at war.
Ukrainians react to certain provocations from Russia that divide them; language is also a factor of division – the language issue. People see the final result of the war differently, some may agree to a compromise, while others do not.
Corruption, indifference, lack of hope for the end of the war
Because of the division of regions, the corruption of the authorities.
People are different, everyone has their own perspective
Intolerance, mostly to others’ opinions and preferences. Everything is chaotic, people are aggressive and take it out on others. There’s unity, but the feeling of having each other’s backs is missing
The government doesn’t perceive the situation as it is.
That there are pro-Russian people who believe that it would be better with Russia.
Different opinions about ending the war.
People are not considered as human beings.
There is no mutual understanding between those on the frontlines and those in the rear.
Some people cannot analyze information and believe psychological operations; it’s necessary to trust the information provided by the authorities.
After talking to people, fear is evident, and patriotism is fading.
Mobilization is not for everyone—the president and his team
Because of corruption, when the authorities steal money.
Some live lavishly, while others fight, which creates a division among people regarding the war.
Differences in views and mentalities due to the presence of non-native Ukrainians.
Some support it, agreeing to Russia's terms.
The older generation wants to return to the USSR, and many are pro-Russian.
The Church is 90%, and the government is 20%.
Because of the war, they want independence, it would be better without extremes, laws should be the same for everyone.
Language barrier, territorial differences, and the military situation
Political differences: some work for victory, while others just live
Some men serve, others don’t. There’s a gap between families
Corruption in the Territorial Recruitment Centers
Some regions are under fire, while others haven’t felt it.
If we united, donated, and stuck together, there would be unity.
Not everyone has the same goals and attitudes toward our Ukraine
Discrepancy between official statements and actual actions
In the early days of the war, people helped each other more. Now, there is no longer the same interaction and mutual aid; everyone seems to be on their own.
Insufficient educational and ideological work during the war
Because of the mentality of the east versus the west.
Many believe life would be better without Europe.
Because people are very angry at each other, always looking for enemies among their own.
People are disappointed in each other and the situation, as well as the losses
People don’t trust the government or each other. They worry about their families.
Lack of stable information from the front, unwillingness of some people to go to the front.
Injustice is felt between social classes
People are scared—for themselves and their loved ones. Our government has lost all trust and turned people against each other.
Different regions with different ethnic cultures, traditions, and mentalities.
People are simply disillusioned with the situation because there are no changes or improvements
Conflict between families of military personnel and those not involved in the war, as well as factors such as language, culture, and faith.
Manifestations of corruption and laws being enforced against the people.
Provocations affect people, language conflict
People don’t want to go to war; they have different views about the war

TEXT - A9. What do you consider yourself to be first and foremost? Provide one answer that fits best.
Every human must be a person who loves both the village, the district, and the country

TEXT - D4. What do you consider your nationality to be?
Azerbaijani, but in my heart, I am Ukrainian