The percentage of Russians who support military operations in Ukraine is at a record low level – according to surveys, the results of which were published on Thursday by the Moscow Times portal. Since last year it has fallen by nine percentage points.
Key facts:
- The Lewada Center, an independent public opinion center in Russia, checked what percentage of Russian society supports the war in Ukraine.
- The percentage of soldiers was checked in a separate survey for the Independent Verstka magazine, who are in favor of continuing armed activities.
- You can read more about Russia and its attack on Ukraine on tvn24.pl.
Gradually, Russian support for the war in Ukraine is shrinking – indicates the Moscow Times portal, recalling the results of the latest poll Lewada center. According to them, 30 percent are currently behind armed operations. Russians. This is a record low result. Even a year ago, supporters of the conflict constituted 39 percent. society. In 2022, their percentage was 14 percentage points higher than now.
The level of negotiations with Kiev is also record -breaking. 61 percent are currently in favor of starting talks. Russians – says the center of Lewada. According to the research results, the group that opposes the peace are pensioners. As much as 40 percent want to continue military operations. of them. Among the respondents between 18 and 39, this percentage is over twice lower and amounts to 18 percent.
What the Russians think about the war
The Lewada center survey indicates that a growing group of society no longer follows information from the front. “At all”, even 19 percent are not interested in them. respondents, i.e. nearly twice as much as at the beginning of the conflict. Over 30 percent are not interested in the war among people under 39. respondents.
The attitude towards war looks slightly different among its participants. How soldiers perceive the conflict was examined by a group of sociologists working on behalf of the independent magazine “Verstka”. According to the results of their study, the vast majority of people on the front are in favor of cessation of hostilities. Among the soldiers involved in the fight for over two years, support for the suspension of weapons is 57 percent, and among people with a lower internship as much as 77 percent.
Despite the desire to negotiate, the fighters are not optimists about the potential end of the war. Over half of them believe that the conflict will not end quickly. Suspending weapons in the next six months or shorter time expects 34 percent. respondents. Another 12 percent He cannot point to a specific time interval.
Author/author: JDW // AM
Source: PAP, Moscow Times
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