Eurobarometer: vast majority of Europeans support Ukraine and sanctions against Russia 

In the face of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, 80% of European respondents agree with the policy of welcoming Ukrainian refugees into the EU, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey, released on 28 May.

Seventy-six per cent of Europeans agree with providing financial and humanitarian support to Ukraine. 

Seventy-two per cent of EU citizens support economic sanctions on the Russian government, companies, and individuals. 

Six out of ten approve of the EU granting candidate status to Ukraine and 59% agree with the EU financing the purchase and supply of military equipment to Ukraine. 

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to be considered as the most important issue at EU level (27%), followed by the international situation (24%), and security and defence (20%). Seventy-seven per cent of respondents agree that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a threat to the security of the EU.

The survey was conducted by the European Commission from March to April 2025, through face-to-face interviews.

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