Event 197

{
  "category": "Uncategorized",
  "confidence": "Low",
  "confidence_rationale": "The event is supported by direct survey data and reporting from Latvia's national broadcaster (LSM). The headline, multiple data visualizations, and quoted survey results give a robust evidence base.",
  "country": "Latvia",
  "defense_prep": {},
  "description": "An LSM survey reveals that a significant proportion of Latvia's Russian-speaking population would like to reduce the country's support for Ukraine. The survey highlights major differences in attitudes between Latvian and Russian-speaking residents regarding aid to Ukraine.",
  "event_time_utc": "2024-03-15T12:00:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "Screenshot contains bar graphs breaking down responses by ethnic group and by type of support (military, financial).",
    "Direct textual quotes reporting findings from the survey and public attitudes."
  ],
  "evidence_quotes": [
    "The majority of Latvian society believes support for Ukraine should be increased or at least maintained at the current level.",
    "Latvia's Russian speakers are more likely to think that support should be reduced or stopped altogether.",
    "Ethnic Latvians are significantly more likely than Russian speakers to support increasing military and financial aid for Ukraine.",
    "Russian-speaking respondents are more skeptical about channeling government resources to Ukraine."
  ],
  "extra": {
    "extra": {
      "extra": {
        "extra": {
          "evidence": [
            "Screenshot contains bar graphs breaking down responses by ethnic group and by type of support (military, financial).",
            "Direct textual quotes reporting findings from the survey and public attitudes."
          ]
        }
      }
    }
  },
  "fifth_column_countries": [
    "LV"
  ],
  "follow_up_by_country": [],
  "follow_up_notes": "5th Column \"The majority of the population of ??Latvia believes that Latvia's aid to ??Ukraine should be maintained at the current level or increased, but a large part of the Russian-speaking population has a different opinion\"",
  "headline": "LSM poll: A large proportion of Russian-speakers would like to reduce support for Ukraine",
  "location_text": "Latvia",
  "media_assets": [
    {
      "description": "Screenshot capture",
      "type": "screenshot",
      "url": "/media/event_197_1763919349_9da0c33a.jpg"
    }
  ],
  "notes": "Statistics of Ukraine support in Latvia",
  "schema_version": "v1",
  "screenshot_count": 1,
  "sources": [
    "https://www-lsm-lv.translate.goog/raksts/zinas/latvija/15.03.2024-lsm-aptauja-liela-dala-krievvalodigo-gribetu-samazinat-atbalstu-ukrainai.a546717/?_x_tr_sl=lv&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp"
  ],
  "summary_short": "A survey conducted by LSM shows a notable divide in public opinion in Latvia, with many Russian-speaking residents expressing a desire to decrease support for Ukraine.",
  "url": "https://www-lsm-lv.translate.goog/raksts/zinas/latvija/15.03.2024-lsm-aptauja-liela-dala-krievvalodigo-gribetu-samazinat-atbalstu-ukrainai.a546717/?_x_tr_sl=lv&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp"
}

{
  "5th Column of Russians Inside (which countries)": "LV",
  "Attack Type": "",
  "Borders Including Sea, Air,  Violation or Sabotage (which countries)": "",
  "Continuous? (e.g. Jammers)": "",
  "Country (FI;EE;LV;LT;PL;BSR;Air)\nSeparated by Semicolon": "LV",
  "Date": "15-Mar-24",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "",
  "Follow-Up Link?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "https://www-lsm-lv.translate.goog/raksts/zinas/latvija/15.03.2024-lsm-aptauja-liela-dala-krievvalodigo-gribetu-samazinat-atbalstu-ukrainai.a546717/?_x_tr_sl=lv&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp",
  "Follow-Up NOTES": "",
  "Follow-Up incl. Investigation, Prosecution?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "5th Column \"The majority of the population of ??Latvia believes that Latvia's aid to ??Ukraine should be maintained at the current level or increased, but a large part of the Russian-speaking population has a different opinion\"",
  "Latitude, Longitude (WGS84, Decimal Degrees)": "",
  "NOTES": "Statistics of Ukraine support in Latvia",
  "Political Disruptions w/ Laws to Favor Kremlin (which countries)": "",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "",
  "Screen Snapshot": "",
  "Screen Snapshots": "",
  "Type Dropdown": "",
  "Where?\n(Air, Land, Sea)": ""
}