Germany: Majority support military aid for Ukraine

A recent ZDF-Politbarometer survey reveals that approximately 63% of Germans support maintaining or increasing military assistance to Ukraine from European nations. Specifically, 30% of respondents favor increasing aid, while 33% approve of current support levels. Conversely, 32% of the population supports a reduction in military aid.

Regarding the conflict's resolution, 79% of Germans express skepticism toward Russian President Vladimir Putin's willingness to reach a lasting ceasefire, with only 16% believing he is genuinely interested in a long-term armistice. Public opinion is also divided on the threat of a Russian attack on NATO's eastern flank, including Poland and the Baltic states; 46% view such a threat as real, while 48% do not.

On the role of U.S. President Donald Trump, 38% of Germans believe he is on Russia's side, while only 1% believe he supports Ukraine. A majority of 57% view him as not supporting either side.