In Western countries, support for helping Ukraine is low. However, it has declined most significantly in Poland

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024

Gazeta Wyborcza

Poll data shows declining support for Ukraine and varying views on peace across Europe and Poland/Germany.

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Recent polls show a decline in support for Ukraine among Poles and Germans; Polish support dropped from 87% to 63%, while German support fell from 58% to 49%. European public opinion regarding Ukraine is divided into three camps: those demanding more military aid (e.g., Poland, Estonia), those wavering between continued support and peace negotiations (e.g., Germany, France), and those advocating for unconditional peace (e.g., Bulgaria, Greece). In Czechia, a significant portion of the public favors peace talks over further military action. While 70% do not want direct NATO intervention in Ukraine, support for humanitarian aid is also decreasing in Poland and Czechia. Bulgarian opinion shows a dramatic shift away from pro-Russian sentiment, with increased support for NATO membership despite persistent historical ties to Russia. Despite this, the majority of Bulgarians desire a Western-style democracy.

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