The survey's authors propose that the construction and modernisation of shelters should be considered as a precedence action in the context of a possible threat from Russia. The surveyed Poles list as the most crucial actions in consequence to possible aggression from the east of the renovation and construction of shelters, which represented 53% of the indications. They besides agree to increased spending on defence, which supported 44% of respondents. This is more than 3% of GDP this year.
Researchers besides consider it crucial to carry out small-scale training and rise awareness of defence (44%). specified actions have previously been initiated by the military by the Ministry of Defence and are continued by the current authorities.
Men more frequently than women advocate the organisation of defence training and the restoration of military service for men and civilian protection. Researchers indicate that in the event of a real threat to the outbreak of war, their first instinct would be to accumulate supplies, and 1 in 5 people declare their willingness to join the military or another defensive formations. Men are more likely to express their willingness to take defensive action, while women are more likely to evacuate.
And we have the consequence of many years of desecrating the political class from the "street" and treating the state as a spoil... Calling for patriotism and sacrificing life for a country erstwhile there is simply a constant, devastating conflict for resources within me only a grin of pity.
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Dr. Adam Czarnecki, sociologist and vice president of the board of ARC Rynek i opinie, notes that the voices of politicians and experts appearing in the media rise large concerns among Poles about the anticipation of armed conflict. However, Poles are rational in addressing this problem and indicate precisely in which areas preparatory action should be taken.
These studies show that young Poles show large acceptance for actions related to military reinforcement of the state. They point to the request for access to housing, wellness care and safety related to the conflict in Ukraine. Nevertheless, there is simply a belief that in the event of a war, they will be mobilized and sent to the front, which gives emergence to understandable fears, especially among young people.
