What do the Russians think about the confrontation with NATO? The survey is surprising
65 percent are already told against this idea. respondents (an increase of one and a half times compared to 2024). Nuclear strikes are more likely to justify men (29 percent), residents of Moscow (29 percent) and supporters of the Vladimir Putin course (26 percent).
The Kremlin's opponents (73 percent) and those who think that the country is heading in the wrong direction (69 %) is more common against this idea.
In addition, 56 percent Russians are afraid that the conflict in Ukraine can turn into a direct confrontation with NATO. The opposite opinion is 31 percent. The highest level of anxiety was recorded among respondents aged 40-54 (62 percent), city residents from 100 to 500 thousand. residents (59 percent) and critics of the political course (64 percent). Skeptically, older Russians approach the threat of war with NATO (35 percent among people over 55), residents of Moscow (45 percent) and people who believe that Russia is heading in the right direction (34 percent).
Interest in war
Support for the idea of peaceful negotiations with Ukraine remains high: two -thirds of Russians (64 percent) are in favor of them – this is the highest level in two months in a row. 31 percent were in favor of continuing hostilities. Peace initiatives are more often supported by women (71 percent), young people up to 24 years old (77 percent), residents of small towns (up to 100,000 inhabitants – 70 percent), opponents of Putin's policy (81 percent) and people drawing information from YouTube channels (77 %). The continuation of the war is more often supported by men (37 percent), the elderly (35 percent), residents of Moscow (49 percent), as well as supporters of the current authorities and viewers of television (31-34 percent each).
Support for the war in Ukraine remains significant, but it shows downward trend. So -called Special military operation is still supported by 74 percent. respondents (including 42 percent definitely, 32 percent rather support). 16 percent do not support her. respondents (7 percent are definitely against, 9 % rather against). The greatest support is observed among men (76 percent), the elderly (78 percent among people over 55 years of age), people trusting television (84 percent) and believe that Russia is going through the right course (85 %). There are more opponents of the war among women (28 percent), youth (38 percent of respondents up to 24 years old), authority critics and supporters of YouTube channels (33 percent).
At the same time general Interest in the conflict is decreasing. According to Data, Lewada Center in June in Ukraine actively followed 53 percent. Russians, which is slightly less than in May. Another 31 percent They followed them with less interest, and 14 percent He admitted that he did not follow the situation at all.
Men (59 percent), people over 55 (68 percent), as well as people supporting Putin (56 percent) and who think that the country is heading in the right direction (57 %) show the greatest interest in war. Among the people who draw information from television, commitment reaches 66 percent. Less interest is recorded among women (50 percent), young people up to 24 years old (only 33 percent are followed carefully), critics of power and political exchange rate – 47-50 percent each. People who derive information from social media (52 percent) devote less attention to this issue.
