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20 November 2025

4904 GB adults surveyed

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A Russian ship has been spotted near Britain's territorial waters, with defence chiefs believing it is spying on critical infrastructure, such as undersea internet cables. If the ship crossed inside Britain's 12‑mile maritime boundary, would you support or oppose the British armed forces taking military action against it?

Conducted 20 November 2025

YouGov surveyed 4904 GB adults

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33%
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16%
A Russian ship has been spotted near Britain's territorial waters, with defence chiefs believing it is spying on critical infrastructure, such as undersea internet cables. If the ship crossed inside Britain's 12‑mile maritime boundary, would you support or oppose the British armed forces taking military action against it?

Conducted 20 November 2025

YouGov surveyed 4904 GB adults

By:
41%
33%
7%
4%
16%

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