Icelanders Experience Fear Due to War in Ukraine

AFP

Vala Hafstað

A new Gallup national opinion poll reveals that 52 percent of the Icelandic nation experiences insecurity or fear due to the situation created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, mbl.is reports.

The majority of respondents believe the military operation will spread to other countries, and they do not believe sanctions will suffice to stop the war.

Ninety-nine percent of respondents condemn Russia’s invasion, and 93 percent oppose the statement that Russia’s actions are in any way justifiable.

About one percent of respondents supports Russia’s invasion, and nearly four percent to some extent or entirely agree with the statement that the invasion is in some way justifiable.

Twenty-three percent of respondents find it likely that sanctions will suffice to stop the war, while 61 percent find it unlikely. Slightly more women than men believe sanctions will work.

Eighty-nine percent of respondents support severe sanctions against Russia, while eight percent do not.

When asked if they believe the military conflict will spread to other countries, 61 percent find that likely, while 26 percent find it unlikely.

Nearly 92 percent of respondents believe Ukrainians should not give in to Russia’s demands by putting down their weapons, while 8 percent believe they should put down their weapons.

The poll was conducted February 25-March 3. The sample size was 1,449, and participation was 50.1 percent. Participants were randomly selected from Gallup’s opinion group.

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