Those who defended the city have earned the right to govern it — this is the view shared by the majority of Kyiv residents.
Survey Results*
- 60.3% view the appointment of active military personnel and veterans to leadership positions in Kyiv’s city administration positively
(36.7% — completely positively, 23.6% — rather positively). - Only 16.8% view this negatively.
- 63.4% say they would consider voting for a veterans’ party in elections to the Kyiv City Council.
*Respondents were allowed to select multiple answers.
What This Means
This is not simply sympathy toward the military — it reflects a public demand for a new quality of governance. Veterans are associated with responsibility, sacrifice, and the absence of corrupt ties to pre-war political schemes. Kyiv residents, tired of familiar political faces, increasingly see them as an alternative.
This demand could transform into a real electoral force — if a structured political project emerges around it.
What Should Be Taken Into Account
A veterans’ party without a clear urban development agenda risks remaining merely a protest vote. Trust is a starting point, not the finish line. Voters want to know not only who is seeking power, but also what concrete plans and solutions these people propose for the city’s future development.
