On a global scale, only 29% of respondents see a possibility for the conflict in Ukraine to end by the end of 2026. This figure has slightly increased from the previous year's 26%, indicating a cautious optimism.

Interestingly, regions closer to the conflict exhibit lower optimism levels, with only 14% of respondents in France and Japan, and 17% in Germany and Poland, believing in a prompt resolution. In contrast, countries like Indonesia (59%), India (54%), and Malaysia (49%) show a higher faith in the peace process.