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Americans Continue to Support Military and Economic Aid to Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

Mike Johnson speaks to reporters after a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Majority of Non-Trump Republicans Support Continued Aid to Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Republicans with a somewhat favorable or unfavorable view of the former president are more likely to say US assistance to Kyiv has been worth the cost.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

American Public Support for Assistance to Ukraine Has Waned, But Still Considerable

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Six in 10 continue to support providing economic aid and sending additional arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, down slightly from a year ago.

Demonstrators rally at Lincoln Memorial in support of Ukraine
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Western Sanctions Have Largely Spared Ordinary Russians

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

Russians walk past the Red Square
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Do Russians Fear the West?

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

a woman holds a sign with NATO crossed out
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Majority of Russians Still Unwilling to Return Occupied Parts of Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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.

Thousands of people wave Russian national flags as they gather on Red Square
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Russians Are Split over Benefits of Military Action in Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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.

People wait a bus at a bus stop with an army recruiting billboard calling for a contract for service in the Russian armed forces
AP Photos
Public Opinion

A Year in, Americans Still Support Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A majority of the US public continues to back current military and financial aid to Kyiv, recent polls find.

Ukraine supporters gather in Times Square to protest Russia's participation in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, in New York, NY on February 11, 2023.
SIPA USA
Public Opinion

Few Russians Are Anxious about Western Sanctions

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

People skate at the opening of an ice rink at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy in Moscow
Reuters
Public Opinion

Most Russians Oppose Using Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

A solid majority (69%) say that it would never be justified for Moscow to use a tactical nuclear weapon in its current military operation against Kyiv.

A Yars ICBM is launched in strategic deterrence forces exercises
EyePress
Public Opinion