Responses have been shortened for brevity, original wording is as follows:
Support Ukraine until Russian withdrawal: "To support Ukraine in its efforts against Russia until such a time that Russia withdraws from the country, even if this means the war and its effects last longer"
Encourage a negotiated peace even if Russia still controls parts of Ukraine: "To encourage a negotiated peace to end the fighting, even if this means Russia still has control over some parts of Ukraine"
*Overall number of respondents, country distribution provided below:
GB: 2,062
France: 1,032
Germany: 2,170
Denmark:1,024
Sweden: 1,009
Spain: 1,028
Italy: 1,021
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European public opinion on sending additional weaponry to Ukraine 2023, by country
Public support for sending more weaponry and supplies to Ukraine varies significantly across European countries, according to a survey conducted in February 2023, around one year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In Sweden, approximately ** percent of respondents thought that they supported sending Ukraine more weapons or supplies, compared with just ** percent in Italy.
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