European opinion poll: Only Poland taking tough stance on Russia

An opinion poll carried out by the European Council on Foreign Relations think tank found that only Poland favoured "justice" over "peace as quickly as possible". 

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The European Council on Foreign Relations polled citizens from 10 European countries on their priorities for ending the war.

For 9 out of the 10 countries, ending the war as soon as possible was the priority ("the Peace camp") - even if this means that Ukraine makes territorial concessions. For Poland, Ukraine's territorial integrity and justice/punishing Russia remain priorities ("the Justice camp").

The study also found that the Justice camp was more willing for their respective countries to welcome more refugees.

Sources: PAP, European Council on Foreign Relations

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