Overview
- Ukraine’s foreign intelligence reports deepening negative expectations in Russia, with 67% naming inflation as the top concern and 25% saying their material situation has worsened.
- Support among Russians for a peaceful resolution of the war reportedly climbed to 67%, up from 54% in 2024, contrasting with Kremlin-circulated approval figures.
- An Ipsos survey ranks France the most pessimistic of 30 countries, with only 41% expecting 2026 to be better for them personally.
- French respondents also report heightened security anxiety, as 41% consider a large-scale terrorist attack likely compared with a 29% average across the surveyed countries.
- Gallup International’s End of Year survey in Ukraine finds 39% expect a better 2026, yet roughly two thirds foresee economic difficulties, reflecting persistent cost-of-living concerns.