Over half of Portuguese consider Zelensky a “hero”

Data from a survey by Pitagórica for TVI and CNN Portugal has shown that most respondents would volunteer to defend Portugal if the country was attacked.

By TPN, in Portugal, World · 08 May 2022, 18:08 · 2 Comments

Meanwile, there is almost unanimity around Zelensky: 90% see him as an "example of courage".

55% of respondents in the Pitagórica poll for TVI and CNN Portugal agree or totally agree with the exceptional mobilisation of young Portuguese people for NATO.

One of the Russian arguments for the invasion is increasing pressure from NATO. The military alliance has slowly advanced eastward and last year even officially recognized Ukraine as an aspiring member.

Most Portuguese in the survey agree with Ukraine's entry into NATO.

But what should be the role of NATO in the war? Only 19% say the transatlantic alliance must fight alongside Ukraine against Russia. Most accept the sending of military equipment, but not direct participation in the conflict.

Finally, the survey found massive support for Zelensky, with 90% of respondents seeing the Ukrainian leader as an "example of courage", 63% recognise him as a hero and 59% agree that he could be an example for Portuguese politicians.

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Comments

TVI and CNN Portugal only have a step more of credibility than CMTV. I believe at least 90% of Portuguese consider Zelensky a hero.

By Diogo F. from Madeira on 08 May 2022, 21:54

Let’s be honest, how can people decide when any news from Russia is suppressed by the government, RT News blocked. Clearly they only want one side of the story told……just like Covid.
Let’s hear both sides so that people can make their own mind up. That is what democracy is. All we have is what the government want you to see. Sounds familiar to the last two years.

By JG from Algarve on 10 May 2022, 07:08