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Fourth Roundtable Discussion on Challenges and Opportunities for Ukraine in 2024

On June 21, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) held its fourth bi-annual roundtable discussion “Democratic Challenges and Opportunities Facing Ukraine” in Kyiv.

NDI 2024 Survey: Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men in Ukrainian Society

The nationwide telephone survey, titled “Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men in Ukrainian Society,” was conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) at the request of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in cooperation with the Office of the Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro Atlantic Integration and the Apparatus of the Government Commissioner for Gender Policy, and with the support of Sweden.

As Costs of War Mount, Ukrainian Demands for Inclusive Democracy Remain Strong

National Democratic Institute (NDI) recently conducted meetings with political, civic and other partners to share its May 2024 public opinion poll, fielded in May. Since 2015, the NDI has conducted nationwide polling to assess Ukrainian public opinion on a range of topics related to its democratic trajectory, the geopolitical climate, and Ukrainians’ hopes for the future.

Opportunities and Challenges Facing Ukraine’s Democratic Transition

The most current polling NDI conducted in Ukraine provides new insights into the current mood of Ukrainian societies. It shows that the war is taking a heavy toll on Ukraine and its people. Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians have become more realistic but by no means less defiant. They are more committed than ever to building a functioning democracy and to joining NATO and the European Union.

The poll was conducted nationwide from November 14-22.

Support for NATO Rises in Latest NDI Ukraine Poll

The number of Ukrainians who want to join NATO – as well as the European Union – is growing. NATO Secretary General Jans Stoltenberg has commented that "NATO's door is open" for Ukraine to join the alliance, and recent discussions have centered on lowering the threshold for entry.