A review of available public opinion data establishes several basic conclusions about Americans’ views of the situation in Ukraine, recognizing that opinions are fluid and subject to change as the situation there continues to unfold.
Americans are following the Ukraine situation closely, as might be imagined given its dominance of daily news coverage. A recent Wall Street Journal poll shows 89% of U.S. voters are following the situation there very or somewhat closely. Pew Research shows 69% of Americans have read or heard a lot about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with most of the rest saying they have read or heard at least a little.
The fact that Americans are paying close attention to Ukraine does not necessarily translate into perceptions that it is this country’s highest priority. CONTINUED
Frank Newport, Gallup
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