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Although the public continues to support the military operation in Ukraine, a plurality say it has caused more harm than good for Russia.

A plurality say the United States and NATO are most responsible for ongoing bloodshed and instability in the Middle East.

Russian young adults have a more positive economic and political outlook than their American counterparts, yet both youth populations think equally about emigrating.

Although Russian young adults primarily turn to social media for news, a majority do not trust information reported by most media outlets.

Before the Crocus City Hall attack, a plurality of Russian young adults said Russia’s top foreign policy priority should be bolstering the country’s physical defenses.

Although a plurality of young Russians say they are anxious about Russia’s political future, few vote or participate politically.

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

The Russian public is concerned about NATO expansion but does not think an attack from the West is imminent.

While many Russians favor negotiating for peace with Kyiv, they are unwilling to give up any Ukrainian territory seized since 2014. They are, however, more open to a “neutral” status for eastern Ukraine.

While a majority continue to express support for the war and more now sense the military operation has been successful, the Russian public is divided on whether it has led to more positive or negative consequences.