In the Czech Republic, support for Ukraine remains stable and consistent. When citizens see values under pressure or threatened, they become even more active in raising funds for Ukraine’s needs, particularly for the procurement of defensive gear.
In an interview with Ukrinform, the Czech government’s representative on Ukraine’s reconstruction, Tomáš Kopečný, spoke about this.
According to the STEM sociological agency, the trend remains predominantly stable: about 40% of Czechs support military supplies to Ukraine – not out of a wish to see Russia defeated, but out of fear of a strike against their own country; meanwhile 70–80% of people are ready to help humanitarianly, supply equipment for hospitals, support trade and economic ties and Ukraine’s reconstruction. And the vast majority of the population desires that Ukraine prevail.
The Czech position on supporting Ukraine and public opinion
“We have 95% of citizens consistently considering Russia an aggressor. And only 5% of people in this country have any sympathy for Russia,” Kopečný noted.
He recalled how, together with the then Ukrainian ambassador Yevhen Perebiynos, they created a bank account to raise funds to help Ukraine on the third day after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. In a day the account collected about 2 million euros, and in six weeks – 40 million. The official admitted that at first he expected that public sentiment would tire over time, but the support only grew.
“It often happens that when citizens see something unfair in Europe or in the world, for example when Donald Trump says something against Ukraine, donations rise sharply… Each time there is such an opportunity, people again massively donate funds,” Kopečný added.
As Ukrinform reported, Czechs raised 2.8 million euros to purchase a helicopter for Ukrainian reconnaissance personnel.
We have 95% of citizens consistently considering Russia an aggressor. And only 5% of people in this country have any sympathy for Russia
– Tomáš Kopečný
It often happens that when citizens see something unfair in Europe or in the world, for example when Donald Trump says something against Ukraine, donations rise sharply… Each time there is such an opportunity, people again massively donate funds
– Tomáš Kopečný
In summary, Czech society continues to demonstrate its willingness to support Ukraine: public opinion largely backs assistance, and active donations remain a significant element of international solidarity and humanitarian support.