Most Europeans support sanctions against Russia
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Citizens of European Union member states support the EU's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including economic sanctions. Most Europeans believe that, from the beginning of the war, the EU's reaction to Russian aggression in Ukraine was united, unanimous and swift.
More than nine out of ten respondents (93 percent) agree with providing humanitarian aid to people affected by the war. In turn, 88 percent of Europeans support the idea of sheltering people fleeing the war in the EU. And 80 percent. supports the provision of financial support to Ukraine. Slightly less, 66 percent, agrees with the statement that "Ukraine should join the EU when it is ready", and 71 percent believes that Ukraine belongs to the European family. Definitely more – 89 percent – feels sympathy for the Ukrainians.
The latest edition of the Eurobarometer also asked about EU sanctions. As many as 80 percent of respondents support economic sanctions against Russia. In turn, 79 percent of Europeans also support sanctions against Russian oligarchs. Two-thirds of Europeans (67 percent) support EU funding of military equipment and its delivery to Ukraine. In addition, 75 percent of respondents believe that the war in Ukraine shows that the EU needs closer military cooperation.
