Most Americans are paying at least some attention to the increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine. While most of the public thinks the United States should have a role in the situation, they are more likely to say it should be a minor role rather than a major one.
About 4 in 10 Americans approve of the way President Joe Biden is handling foreign policy and the United States’ relationship with Russia. Fifty-three percent are concerned that Russia’s influence around the world poses a threat to the United States.
Only about a quarter have a great deal of confidence in the U.S. government’s intelligence agencies. More than 4 in 10 have a great deal of confidence in the military, although confidence is declining. CONTINUED
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
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