A year into Russia’s war with Ukraine, most of the public still thinks the United States should play at least some role in the war effort. However, support for supplying weapons or funds to Ukraine, accepting Ukrainian refugees, or imposing economic sanctions against Russia has declined since last spring. And Democrats and Republicans alike are increasingly likely to prioritize limiting damage to the U.S. economy over effective sanctions.
Overall, support for some level of U.S. involvement in the war remains high. Most of the public believe the United States should play a major (26%) or minor (49%) role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Twenty-four percent think the United States shouldn’t have a role at all. CONTINUED
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
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