New survey reveals attitudes of Poles toward Ukrainians, showing 41% neutral stance, with opinions on military aid and EU integration.
Attitudes Toward Ukrainians
The Mieroszewski Center published a report “Poles on Ukraine and Polish-Ukrainian relations 2025.” Based on research conducted in November and December last year on a representative sample of over 1,000 people, 41% of respondents declared a neutral attitude toward Ukrainians, 25% positive, and 30% negative.
Military Aid and European Integration
The survey also examined support for military aid to Ukraine and integration with the EU and NATO. 44% of Poles believe Poland should continue providing military assistance to Ukraine, while 39% are opposed. 52% support Ukraine’s efforts to join the EU, with 25% opposing. 20% supported unconditional Ukrainian accession to NATO, while 32% supported Ukraine joining NATO after the war ends, and 24% expressed opposition.
Social Assistance for Ukrainians in Poland
When asked about social assistance for Ukrainians in Poland, 47% of respondents deemed it excessive, 34% considered it appropriate, and 7% believed it was insufficient. ARCRynek i Opinia President Łukasz Mazurkiewicz noted that “in focus group discussions, it is clear that Poles are increasingly directing their expectations toward the Polish state, asking how to provide assistance in an orderly and long-term manner.”
Poll on End of Ukraine War
A Gazeta.pl poll published on January 21 asked readers whether the Ukraine war would end in 2026. By the time of publication, 73,774 people had voted. 34.15% selected “rather no,” 20.50% “definitely no,” 17.14% “rather yes,” 9.87% “definitely yes,” and 18.34% chose “hard to say.”
