Concerns about escalation and economic consequences of the war in Ukraine loom large in U.S. public opinion, even as majorities of Americans favor increased support for Ukraine, particularly in terms of humanitarian aid and further economic sanctions on Russia. Fifty-five percent in this ABC News/Washington Post poll also favor increased […] Read more »
AP-NORC poll: Many say Biden not tough enough on Russia
Many Americans still question whether President Joe Biden is showing enough strength in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, even as most approve of steps the U.S. is already taking and few want U.S. troops to get involved in the conflict. A poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public […] Read more »
Russians and Americans Sense a New Cold War
The current conflict in Ukraine is described by some as an inflection point in world history, and perhaps the end of the post-Cold War era. … A recent public opinion survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Center in Moscow shows that Russians and Americans view […] Read more »
Americans Support Ukraine—but Not with US Troops or a No-Fly Zone
In response to Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine, the United States and its allies have imposed sanctions on Russia that are striking in their scope and severity and represent a broad effort to impose serious economic costs on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. For their part, a March 25-28 Chicago […] Read more »
Half of Americans report gas prices causing financial hardship
A new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds that half of Americans are experiencing financial hardship due to high gas prices, with one in five reporting “serious” difficulties. Americans blame lots of actors for the current prices including Russian President Putin, oil companies, and President Biden and the Democrats. These pressures potentially […] Read more »
War in Ukraine: What should the U.S. do now?
There’s strong support for sending Ukraine more weapons to help in their fight, and increased sanctions against Russia find favor, too, as Americans watch continued horrors of the war unfold. And while few back direct U.S. military action in Ukraine right now, Americans do have a “red line” that could […] Read more »