Russia, Ukraine public opinion
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The invasion of Ukraine is drawing battle lines within Russia, while in Ukraine, more than nine in ten Ukrainians believe that they will be able to repel the Kremlin’s attack
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RUSSIA
Survey by Survation of 1,137 people, aged 18 or older,
March 15-16 (excludes those replying “don’t know”)

Russian support of invasion 
64% 13% 17%

Support, strongly support
Neither support nor oppose
Oppose, strongly oppose

Support – age 18-29
41% 21% 25%

Support – age 60-plus
70% 9% 16%

Economic cost to Russia
43% 33% 
 
Conflict is worth cost
Conflict is not worth cost
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UKRAINE
Survey by Rating Group of 1,200 people, aged 18 or older, March 12-13 (excludes Crimea and Donbas)

Ukrainian confidence
92% 6%

Believe Ukraine will repel Russian attack
Do not have such confidence

Primary reason for invasion
Destruction of Ukrainian people 56%

17% Prevent NATO deploying bases

10% Dismantle Ukraine’s military infrastructure
5%  Provoke NATO into war
2%  Invasion is to protect Russian speakers

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Source: Rating Group, Survation Picture: Getty Images
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