Ukrainian Perception of Poland Plummets to 50%
A Rating Group survey conducted between August 4 and 9 found that only 50% of Ukrainians now consider Poland a friendly country, a sharp decline from 79% in February 2024 and 94% in 2023. The poll also revealed differing views on Polish leadership, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk viewed positively by 45% of respondents, while President Karol Nawrocki received a 62% negative rating. Meanwhile,…
A recent Rating Group survey reveals a significant decline in the perception of Poland among Ukrainians, with only 50% considering the country a friendly one. This is a stark drop from previous years, with 79% describing Poland as friendly in February 2024, and 94% in 2023. The survey, conducted in August 2024, polled a representative sample of 2,000 Ukrainian adults and excluded Russian-occupied territories and areas without Ukrainian mobile coverage.
The deterioration in perceptions of Poland is also reflected in other polls, with 58% of Ukrainians holding a positive view of Poland in March 2024. Meanwhile, France, the UK, and Germany were deemed friendly by 81%, 80%, and 77% of respondents respectively. In contrast, Moldova was viewed as friendly by 68%, Romania by 56%, and the US by 54%.
The survey also highlighted a sharp divide in opinions regarding Polish politicians, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk viewed positively by 45% and negatively by 35%, while President Karol Nawrocki received 20% positive and 62% negative ratings. This stark contrast in ratings for Polish politicians compared to Nawrocki's predecessor, Andrzej Duda, who was viewed positively by 72% in February 2025, underscores the negative shift in public perception of Poland in Ukraine.
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