Most Ukrainians would support sending troops to defend Estonia and Baltic allies

A new poll by Rating Group shows that most Ukrainians support deploying Ukrainian forces to defend neighbouring countries if Russia attacks them. The survey covers Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Moldova, Finland, and Poland. The results reflect strong solidarity with Ukraine's allies amid the ongoing conflict.

A majority of Ukrainians would back sending their country's military forces to defend neighbouring nations in the event of a Russian attack, according to a new survey published this week by Ukrainian polling firm Rating Group. The countries covered in the poll include Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Moldova, Finland, and Poland.

The findings highlight a notable shift in Ukrainian public sentiment, reflecting the country's deepened sense of solidarity with its regional partners after years of fighting Russian aggression. Support for extending military assistance beyond Ukraine's own borders signals a growing willingness among ordinary Ukrainians to view their struggle as part of a broader regional defence effort.

For Estonia and the other Baltic states, the results carry symbolic weight. These countries have been among Ukraine's most vocal supporters since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022, providing military aid, accepting refugees, and pushing for stronger NATO commitments along the eastern flank.

The Rating Group survey comes at a time when debate continues across Europe about collective security arrangements and how far mutual defence obligations should extend in practice. Ukraine, though not a NATO member, has increasingly positioned itself as a frontline defender of European security norms.

No margin of error or full methodology was published alongside the headline results, but Rating Group is one of Ukraine's most frequently cited polling organisations and conducts regular surveys on public attitudes toward the war and foreign policy.