Most French in favor of continued aid to Ukraine

A majority of French people want to maintain or increase aid from Paris to Ukraine, nearly two years into conflict with Russia after it invaded part of its territory in February 2022, according to an Ipsos poll for the weekly. La Tribune Sunday

Published on Saturday evening.

For almost three-quarters of people asked in France, the delivery of humanitarian materials (medicines, food, etc.) to Kyiv should be maintained (44% of respondents) or increased (32%), according to this opinion survey conducted by February. 13 to 15 with a representative sample of 1000 people, aged 18 and over, residents of mainland France.

French arms deliveries to Ukraine should continue (41%) or increase (21%), against 38% of unfavorable opinions, the poll shows. Supporters of French military aid, however, are 10 percentage points lower than in June 2023. Public opinion also approves by a majority (70%) of the economic sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, compared to 30% who believe they should. reduce

As for the reception of Ukrainian refugees in France, 46% of respondents want it to continue and 19% to increase it. Some 35% want this reception to decrease or 11 points more than June 2023.