Survey: Western public backs stronger support for Ukraine against Russia
By Carl Bildt, Aleksander Kwasniewski, Victor Pinchuk, and Anders Fogh Rasmussen
via UkraineAlert
Ukraine faces a grave threat on its border. United and resolute engagement by the West is essential if we are to avoid catastrophe. A recent survey has identified strong backing among the Western public for an assertive policy in support of Ukraine. We believe this is an important and timely message for Western leaders.
In interviews across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland, Yalta European Strategy and the Victor Pinchuk Foundation found that Western populations not only endorse strong diplomatic and economic measures, but also back military engagement to deter Russian aggression and protect Ukraine’s borders. If deterrence fails and Russia invades Ukraine again, Western populations are even more emphatic in their backing for military support from NATO member states.
