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Commentary & Analysis

86 Percent Blame Putin for Russia-Ukraine War: Survey

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The Hill
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A new Chicago Council-Ipsos poll sheds light on American attitudes toward the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Public Opinion

On Concessions to Russia, Trump and Americans Are on Different Pages

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Washington Post
Coauthors

"It seems Americans might not be as inclined toward peace at any cost as Trump is," Aaron Blake writes, citing new Council-Ipsos polling.

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office
Mystyslav Chernov / AP
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Research

Slim Majorities of Americans Still Support Aiding Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While down slightly from last year, more than half support continuing military and economic assistance to Kyiv. But the results are highly partisan.

Demonstrators rally in Times Square on the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Divided on Future US Role in Post-War Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While most support providing medevac services to injured peacekeepers, the public is divided over backing a peacekeeping force militarily.

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Efrem Lukatsky / AP
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