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While more Russians say Moscow should start negotiations than continue fighting, their aim may be to solidify gains rather than making real compromises for peace.

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.

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

The world's democracies need a way to fight back against coercive economic actions by authoritarian governments, argue Ivo Daalder and Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

American weapons play a key role in the defense strategies of both US partners.

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

"What Putin is really interested in is not occupying Ukraine, but controlling its government," argues Ivo Daalder on BBC Newsday.

Other neighboring countries, including Japan, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam, are viewed less favorably.