Most German citizens are willing to support a more substantial aid for Ukraine, in the context of the war triggered by Russia, as shown by a public opinion poll conducted by the INSA institute.
According to the research, 52% of respondents believe that the West should provide more assistance to Ukraine if Russia is not willing to accept a ceasefire and peace negotiations.
The survey was commissioned by Bild publication and cited by the DPA agency.
What kind of aid do Germans support
According to INSA data, 28% of those surveyed say that support for Ukraine should include both military and financial aid. Another 12% believe that assistance should be limited either to financial support or to arms deliveries.
On the other hand, 35% of respondents state that Germany should cease support for Ukraine, and 13% did not provide a response.
Fears of war escalation
The survey conducted on February 5th and 6th also shows that the German population continues to fear an escalation of the conflict.
54% of Germans are concerned about the possibility of Russia attacking a NATO member state, such as Poland or Lithuania.
However, the level of this fear has decreased compared to last autumn, being about 8% lower than in the survey conducted in September.
Military aid of 2 billion euros in 2025
In parallel with these public perceptions, Germany's concrete support for Ukraine has continued.
In 2025, Ukraine received German weapons totaling around 2 billion euros, "to support it against the Russian invasion," as stated by the German Ministry of Economy and Energy in an official statement.
Germany is among the main supporters of Kiev and is currently the largest European supplier of arms to Ukraine.
Globally, Berlin ranks second after the United States, which remains the largest provider of military aid to Ukraine, despite the change in tone adopted by Donald Trump.
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