A poll carried out by CBOS shows that over 60% of Poles have not made any preparations for an attack by Russia whilst only 14% would be willing to take up arms to defend their country.
Conducted between April 8 and April 18 of this year, 1,079 adult Poles were surveyed about their attitude towards the war in Ukraine and the possibility of the conflict overspilling to their own country. The poll was taken after a separate survey in March showed that more than 50% of respondents believed that a Russian attack on their homeland was likely.
The new survey has been greeted with concern after 62% admitted that they had not made any plans in the event of a Russian strike. Of those surveyed, 18% said that they had a plan of action, whilst 11% said that they had two plans.
For the most part, these plans included reviewing government guidelines relating to military emergencies and identifying the nearest shelters available to the public. Less in number, some respondents said that they had either saved money or stockpiled food and essentials. Other courses of action included enlisting for military training or making evacuation arrangements.
Where the latter course of action was concerned, 16% said that they would flee Poland whilst 4% said that they would migrate to a safer part of Poland. A sizeable number, 26%, said that they would stay put and try to live life normally.
Just 14% stated that they would take up arms. However, 30% said that they would serve in a non-military capacity, for instance, by participating in relief work and suchlike.
The new survey has been greeted with concern after 62% admitted that they had not made any plans in the event of a Russian strike. Of those surveyed, 18% said that they had a plan of action, whilst 11% said that they had two plans.
For the most part, these plans included reviewing government guidelines relating to military emergencies and identifying the nearest shelters available to the public. Less in number, some respondents said that they had either saved money or stockpiled food and essentials. Other courses of action included enlisting for military training or making evacuation arrangements.
Where the latter course of action was concerned, 16% said that they would flee Poland whilst 4% said that they would migrate to a safer part of Poland. A sizeable number, 26%, said that they would stay put and try to live life normally.
Just 14% stated that they would take up arms. However, 30% said that they would serve in a non-military capacity, for instance, by participating in relief work and suchlike.
Source: PAP / Dziennik Gazeta Prawna
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