68% of Russian prisoners of war consider the war ‘justified’: a unique international study is presented in Kyiv

On February 25 at 1:00 PM, a presentation of the study “Words That Kill: How Russian Propaganda Influences Mobilization and Combat Motivation” will take place at the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center (2 Khreshchatyk St.).

The study is based on a survey of 1,060 Russian prisoners of war and, for the first time, provides empirical evidence that wartime propaganda is one of the key factors supporting aggression against Ukraine.

Key findings include:
• 68% of respondents perceive the war as “legitimate” and “justified”;
• 25% state they are ready to take part in combat again even after captivity;
• 42% demonstrate signs of dehumanization toward Ukrainians;
• Only 11% surrendered voluntarily.

The study has significant legal relevance and may be used as evidentiary support in cases concerning the crime of aggression, as well as for developing international policies to counter propaganda.

Speakers:
• Anna Vyshniakova, Head of the NGO “LingvaLexa”
• Representative of the Center “Social Action”

Format: offline and online
Registration: https://forms.gle/EWnWXv3HwEqSuNBb9

Media contact:
Nataliia Hryvniak
+38 050 331 01 24
[email protected]

The event is organized by the NGO “LingvaLexa” with the support of the Askold and Dir Foundation, administered by ISAR Ednannia within the project “Strong Civil Society of Ukraine – a Driver of Reforms and Democracy,” funded by Norway and Sweden.