Send British fighter jets to Ukraine? Only 41 per cent of UK thinks the war planes should go, new survey finds
- Less than half of Brits think the UK should send war planes to help Ukraine
- A survey found just 41 per cent of British people supported sending the planes
- READ MORE: Dame Helen Mirren leads vigil on anniversary of Putin’s invasion
Less than half of Brits think the UK should send war planes to help Ukraine fight crazed tyrant Vladimir Putin and his Russian invaders.
A survey found just 41 per cent of British people supported sending the planes President Zelensky pleaded for when he visited the UK earlier this month.
The Ukrainian President was given a rapturous reception at the Palace of Westminster on February 8, during his first visit to Britain since the invasion.
Watched by Rishi Sunak, and with Mr Johnson in the audience, Mr Zelensky insisted that more help will be needed to defeat the Russian aggressors.
He presented Speaker Lindsay Hoyle with a helmet signed by one of Kyiv’s top pilots.
A survey found just 41 per cent of British people supported sending the war planes President Zelensky pleaded for when he visited the UK earlier this month (pictured with PM Rishi Sunak in London on February 8)
Royal Air Force Typhoons positioned at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus after arriving from the UK
Ukrainian servicemen prepare to change their position at the frontline in Vuhledar, Ukraine, February 22, 2023
The body of Ukrainian serviceman rests in a coffin during his funeral in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on October 17, 2022
He also appealed for the UK to supply ‘powerful’ aircraft – after Mr Sunak announced that Britain will train forces in how to fly them.
The message on the helmet reads: ‘We have freedom, give us wings to protect it.’
However, a poll by The Daily Telegraph found just 41 per cent think Rishi Sunak should send the jets Zelensky desires.
More than a quarter (27 per cent) think the UK should be less involved in Putin’s illegal war that has already claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands and displaced millions.
Ukrainian service member loads anti tank grenade as Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, near the frontline town of Vuhledar, Ukraine, February 22, 2023
President Zelensky’s forces have secured victories few thought possible when Russia launched its unprovoked and barbaric invasion. Pictured: Ukrainian soldiers help a wounded comrade, Bakhmut, Ukraine, February 20, 2023
Crazed tyrant Vladimir Putin’s brutal invasion has already claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions
Friday marks the one-year mark since deranged despot Putin ordered his troops to invade Ukraine.
Putin’s claim of a motive for the invasion being to fight Nazism in Europe has been debunked by people who are not under the alleged war criminal’s thumb.
The shocking findings of the survey came as countries around the world rallied in support of Ukraine’s heroic resistance against Moscow’s brutal war-mongering.
On Thursday, Dame Helen Mirren joined with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace as they spoke at a vigil marking the one-year anniversary of the start of the war.
Helen Mirren led a vigil on Thursday marking the one-year anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine
Hundreds of people gathered to show their support for the people of Ukraine, who have battled heroically against the illegal Russian invaders
Mirren raised a gloved hand to her eye during the vigil United With Ukraine on Thursday evening as she spoke with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace
People were visibly emotional during the vigil in Trafalgar Square in central London on Thursday evening
A giant peace sign was formed with candles in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin marking the anniversary of deranged despot Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago
Ukraine’s allies across the world marked the eve of the anniversary in a show of strength against Moscow’s illegal invasion, which has led to copious allegations of war crimes by Russian soldiers.
From Paris to Berlin and Lisbon to Prague, Europe stood firm in its support of Ukraine.
On Thursday evening the United Nations voted overwhelmingly to demand Russia ‘immediately’ and ‘unconditionally’ withdraw its troops from Ukraine and called for a ‘just and lasting’ peace.
The Eiffel Tower was illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, blue and yellow, in a show of French support
Teddy bears and toys, representing children abducted during the war in Ukraine, are seen on the ground during an event organised by Avaaz NGO and Ukranian refugees at the Rond-point Schuman in Brussels
The Europa, headquarter of the EU Council is lighted with an Ukrainian flag for the anniversary
A light installation by Swiss artist Gerry Hofstetter is projected on the National Opera House of Ukraine in Kyiv on February 23
In the UN General Assembly this evening, 141 members voted in favor of a resolution, that reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, seven opposed it, and 32 abstained, including China and India.
Meanwhile, the White House said the United States will announce ‘sweeping’ new sanctions.
Zelensky vowed to keep up the fight as Ukraine prepared to mark one year since the invasion on Friday.
‘We have not broken down, we have overcome many ordeals and we will prevail,’ Zelensky said on social media.
‘We will hold to account all those who brought this evil, this war to our land.’
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