An overwhelming 90% of Ukrainians support a pragmatic, depoliticized approach to historical disputes with Poland, according to a new nationwide survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted June 17-23, 2026. The poll shows a strong public preference to remove sensitive history from political confrontation, with most respondents backing either national “agree-to-disagree” positions or historian-led dialogue instead of political bargaining.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “A total of 90% of Ukrainians strive for constructive interaction with Poland,” KIIS said. “A majority (57%) believe each nation may have its own heroes, while 33% support joint commissions of historians as the way forward.” Researchers say the pragmatic view is consistent across all regions, with only a small minority supporting confrontational narratives or political escalation over historical issues. Attitudes toward Poland remain broadly stable KIIS also measured “social distance” toward Poles on a 1-7 scale. In 2025, the score stood at 4.1, reflecting a generally tolerant but moderate stance. The institute notes sharp shifts in recent years: Attitudes improved dramatically after Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion, when Polish support for Ukraine peaked and social distance fell to record lows of around 2.9-3.0. That surge in goodwill has since cooled. The indicator rose to 4.0 in 2024 and 4.1 in 2025 – a return to pre-war levels.