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Dramatic Rise in Republican Support for Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In a 21-point shift, 51 percent of Republicans now favor providing US military aid to Kyiv.

President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
US Foreign Policy

US-Russia Relations in a Changing World

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey

Explore US-Russia survey research between 2021 and 2025.

Russian and American flags
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Public Opinion

Plurality of Russians Support Military Withdrawal from Syria

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

After a decade of involvement in Syria, some Russians are eager to withdraw their forces from the country.

 Syrian fighters watch Russian armoured vehicles driving past near the Hmeimim Air Base
Leo Correa / AP
Public Opinion

Russian Public Makes Fewer Demands of Government During Wartime

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

At the same time, a plurality feel they are entitled to more.

The Kremlin in Moscow
Dmitry Serebryakov / AP
Public Opinion

Russians Feel Mixed Impacts from Kremlin's Foreign Policy Moves

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While the public thinks Putin’s foreign policies have improved Moscow’s international influence and the state of the Russian military, fewer now say they have boosted their country’s image abroad.

People in the Red Square, with the St. Basils Cathedral in the background, in Moscow
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Public Opinion

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.

Ukrainian forces hold military exercises
Efrem Lukatsky / AP
Public Opinion

Russians Rather Endure Sanctions than Concede Ukraine War

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Most believe Russia should continue to pursue an independent foreign policy despite the sanctions, which are attributed to the West’s hostility and misunderstanding of the situation in Ukraine.

A man stands at a currency exchange office in St. Petersburg, Russia
Dmitri Lovetsky / AP
Public Opinion

Three in Four Russians Expect Military Victory over Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But the public is more ready than ever to enter peace negotiations.

Women walk past a billboard with a portrait of a Russian soldier awarded for action in Ukraine and the words Glory to the heroes of Russia
Dmitri Lovetsky / AP
Public Opinion

Russians Rally Around Putin's Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The public shares the Kremlin's dim view of Western powers and wants to boost cooperation with BRICS members.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks in front of a Russian flag
Mikhail Klimentyev / Sputnik via AP
Public Opinion