Almost quarter of Poles hold positive attitude toward Ukrainians

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01.02.2025 00:31

Ukrinform

In Poland, 23% of citizens have a positive attitude toward Ukrainians, 35% hold a negative view, and 41% remain neutral.

These findings come from a survey conducted by the Warsaw-based Mieroszewski Center in November-December 2024, according to Ukrinform.

Compared to the same survey conducted in February 2024, the percentage of positive attitudes has decreased by 2%, while negative attitudes have increased by 1%.

The survey also found that 49% of Poles support continued military assistance from Warsaw to Kyiv, while 35% oppose providing such aid.

Additionally, 40% of respondents support further assistance to Ukrainian refugees, while 37% are against it. A majority of Poles (56%) believe that Ukrainians currently in Poland should return to Ukraine after the war. Meanwhile, 14% oppose this idea, and 30% remain undecided.

Ukraine's potential NATO membership is supported by 59% of Poles surveyed, while 18% oppose it. In contrast, Ukraine's accession to the EU is backed by 42% of respondents, with 37% against it.

The survey was conducted using an online methodology (CAWI) among 1,012 adult Poles in late November and early December 2024.