Do Poles feel appreciated for helping Ukraine? The latest poll leaves no doubt

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More than 2 thirds of Poles believe that the assistance given to Ukraine by Poland since the beginning of the war with Russia is not sufficiently appreciated by Ukraine and its western allies - the SW investigation survey for "Rzeczpospolita" revealed.

A poll commissioned by "Rzeczpospolita" asked Poles whether they agree with president Andrzej Duda that Ukraine and its western allies do not appreciate support enough, which our country will give Ukraine after the Russians have started full-scale aggression.

The President's assessment agrees 64.4 percent. subjects. The other opinion 15.6 percent. respondents, and 20 percent. He has no opinion on this.

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The difference in opinions between the sexes is noticeable - 68.2 percent. men think Poland is undervalued, while among women this percent is 12.9 percent.

The survey shows that underestimation is common in various demographic groups. akin interest (70 percent.) age respondents 35-49 years and people with education Essential professional (67 percent.) besides believes that Poland should be more appreciated.

The Strongest Underestimation are expressed by persons from higher income (over 7 1000 PLN net - 70 percent.) and villagers (68%).

Help for Ukraine. Poland first in the world

In 2022 Poland allocated support to Ukraine around 1% of its GDP, which accounted for PLN 30 billion - says "Rzeczpospolita", citing data from the beginning of 2023 provided by the then Minister of Finance, Magdalena Rodzikowska.

According to UNHCR, in 2025 he resides in Poland About 1 million refugees from Ukraine. In the first months after the outbreak of the war, all voivodships were launched reception pointswhich together served over 1.5 million people. In addition, over half a million people usage temporary accommodation facilities.

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Poland occupies First place in the world in terms of commitment to Ukraine's assistance in relation to GDP. According to the President's Chancellery, our country has allocated an equivalent 4.91% of GDP. This amount represents 0.71% of GDP for direct support to Ukraine and 4.2% of GDP for the costs of assistance to Ukrainian refugees.

Polish military and training aid for Ukraine

Poland supplied the Ukrainian army military aid worth aboutPLN 15 billion. Around 350 tanks, over 250 combat infantry vehicles, 100 armored transporters, 9 reconnaissance vehicles, over 100 self-propelled guns, and over 30 Grad rocket launchers hit the front. As part of the air support, 14 MiG-29 and 12 Mi-24 helicopters were sent.

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Polish Army magazines were besides handed over over 100 million rounds of ammunition, and communication in Ukraine is possible thanks, among others, 20,000 Starlink setswhich were transferred and financed by Poland. Our country was besides organized training for about 25 1000 Ukrainian soldiers.

Humanitarian support and changes to the exile programme

In the first 2 years of the war, Poland sent to Ukraine 11 000 tonnes of food products value PLN 205 million and medicines worth PLN 60 million. besides transmitted 70 000 cubic meters of fuel and 4,000 residential containers.

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From 1 November of this year government extinguishs free accommodation and board program for Ukrainians. After 31 October, the voivodes will only be able to supply assistance to a few, closely defined groups. By 30 June 2024, specified aid had benefited over 2 million Ukrainian citizens.

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