The changes in public opinion in Ukraine following the onset of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation in 2022 were somewhat paradoxical. Despite the invasion marking the toughest period of the war for the Ukrainian state, Ukrainians' assessments of socio-political issues shifted dramatically for the better. This change encompassed various aspects, including the country's economic condition, attitudes toward the state leadership, and the importance of the democratic trajectory in the country's development.