Most Ukrainians say they do not fear Putin’s “terrible winter” — Radio NV poll

A recent poll conducted by Radio NV revealed that more than half of the listeners surveyed on October 1 do not fear the "terrible winter" threat posed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The survey questioned 1,147 participants and asked if they were still frightened by Putin's predictions for 2026. The options provided were "Yes, it still frightens me," "No, it does not frighten me," and "I do not know."

The survey does not accurately represent the entire Ukrainian population. Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi stated that Ukraine is better prepared for the upcoming winter compared to last year. However, he warned that Russia has improved its aerial tactics and stockpiled advanced weapons. Ukraine is currently facing its most challenging winter since the 2022 invasion, which could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe if Russia continues launching large-scale attacks on the national energy grid.

According to UN Development Programme Administrator Alexander De Croo, this situation is a serious concern. In response to the potential threats, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on September 23 that Ukraine will launch devastating retaliatory strikes against Russia if the Kremlin continues targeting the Ukrainian energy grid.

The poll results were shared on various social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Google News.