Recorded few Russians support the war in Ukraine. “Fatigue increases”

The percentage of Russians supporting the continuation of the war fell to a record low level, on Thursday the Moscow Times portal, citing recent public opinion research carried out by the center of Lewada. “War Party” is currently 30 percent. society, the least from the beginning of the war.

The percentage of the war supporting the war fell by 9 points during the year. percentage, and from 2022 – by 14 points

According to the portal, the war support camps are gradually crushed, as war fatigue increases in social consciousness, and state propaganda begins to suggest that the Kremlin is ready to negotiate.

In 61 percent studies carried out in April The respondents were in favor of starting peace negotiations (the same as in January this year) the percentage of supporters of the peace process was the lowest in May 2023, when Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow for the first time. 45 percent were in favor of negotiations.

Continuing the war has the most supporters among the oldest. Among respondents over 55 years as much as 40 percent He wants to continue the fighting, while in a group of 18–39 years this percentage is only 18 percent.

As many as 19 percent respondents stated that they “did not follow” the situation around Ukraine. This is twice as much as at the beginning of hostilities. Only 3 percent respondents considered a “event of April” to displace the Ukrainian army from the Kursk region, the first Russian region that was occupied by foreign troops since World War II. On the other hand, drone attacks paralyzing the functioning of Russian airports interested even fewer citizens – 2 percent.

Research shows that 40 percent Russians believe that the war brought Russia more damage than good. However, although consumers complain about rising food prices, they did not translate into dissatisfaction with the government. (PAP)

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