Approximately two-thirds (63%) of the Czech public are interested in developments in Ukraine, with men (77%) significantly more likely to be interested than women.
Czech society is relatively divided in its assessment of the steps taken by Petr Fiala's outgoing government to support Ukraine. Specifically, just over two-fifths (43%) expressed agreement with the government's actions to support Ukraine in the war with Russia, while nearly two-fifths of citizens (36%) expressed disagreement.
Only about one in seven citizens (14%) believe that the Czech government should support Ukraine in its war with Russia more than it has done so far, while about one-third (32%) would maintain this support at the current level, and another third (34%) would reduce it. Less than one-fifth of respondents (17%) expressed the opinion that the Czech government should not support Ukraine in its war with Russia at all.
Four-fifths (80%) of people consider the situation in Ukraine to be a threat to world peace, three-quarters (75%) consider it a threat to European security, and more than two-thirds (69%) consider it a threat to the security of the Czech Republic.
By far the most popular measure among those selected that the international community could take in relation to the war in Ukraine is exerting diplomatic pressure on Russia (77%). Three-fifths of Czech citizens (62%) are in favor of complete political and economic isolation of Russia, and a majority of citizens also support providing military equipment (54%) and financial aid to Ukraine (53%).
Public opinion is dominated by the view that the primary goal should be to end the war and restore peace, even if it means that Ukraine would have to make concessions and give up part of its territory or independence. This view is expressed by almost three-fifths of citizens (58%). The opinion that Ukraine should not make any concessions to Russia was expressed by approximately one-third of respondents (32%).
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