The Russian invasion of Ukraine is justified because…

Mean

SD

Response categories 1 + 2 + 3

Response categories 4 + 5

The world is just a merciless struggle for power and resources.

4.71

0.68

4.9%

95.1%

Russia was threatened and this is a legitimate form of self-protection.

4.66

0.67

6.2%

93.8%

Russia was provoked and had to take action.

4.66

0.69

6.1%

93.9%

Ukraine is simply the inferior state.

4.90

0.34

0.5%

99.5%

It serves to balance power in the world.

4.80

0.52

2.7%

97.3%

It gives Russia the respect it deserves.

4.86

0.41

1.1%

98.9%

Russia has to protect Russian people living in Ukraine.

4.73

0.59

3.7%

96.3%

Ukrainian territory was historically part of Russia.

4.69

0.62

3.8%

96.2%