Small decline in negative sentiment toward Russia among partisans | Pew Research Center

May 8, 2023

Americans Hold Positive Feelings Toward NATO and Ukraine, See Russia as an Enemy

Small decline in negative sentiment toward Russia among partisans

Small decline in negative sentiment toward Russia among partisans

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Americans Hold Positive Feelings Toward NATO and Ukraine, See Russia as an Enemy
Americans see NATO and Ukraine positively, but view Russia negatively and see it as an enemy of the U.S.
Americans, and especially Republicans, increasingly say the U.S. should focus on issues at home, while Democrats say it’s best for U.S. to be active in world affairs
Democrats and adults with more education more favorable toward NATO
Fewer Republicans now have positive views of NATO than immediately after the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Democrats more positive on Ukraine than Republicans
Older Americans more unfavorable on Russia than younger Americans
Small decline in negative sentiment toward Russia among partisans
Nearly two-thirds of Americans see Russia as an enemy
Roughly seven-in-ten Americans express no confidence in Putin, but a majority have confidence in Zelenskyy; mixed reviews of other European leaders
Americans who prioritize global engagement are much more likely to express confidence in Zelenskyy
Republicans overwhelmingly say the U.S. should focus on domestic issues, while Democrats think it is best for U.S. to be active in world affairs
Democrats and younger Americans more likely to say the U.S. should prioritize compromise with other countries