Among European right-wing populists, favorable views of Russia and Putin are down sharply
Favorable opinions of Russia and Putin have declined sharply among Europe’s populists following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.
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Favorable opinions of Russia and Putin have declined sharply among Europe’s populists following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.
The share of Americans who say the U.S. is giving too much support to Ukraine has grown steadily over the course of the war, especially among Republicans.
Attitudes toward Russia and Vladimir Putin turned much more negative, while opinions of NATO grew more positive.
Americans express less concern than in the spring about Ukraine being defeated by Russia and about the war expanding into other countries.
Nearly six-in-ten Italians (57%) have a favorable opinion of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, while 41% have a negative one.
72% of Americans have confidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, higher than any other international leader asked about.
More than 3.7 million Ukrainians have fled to neighboring countries – the sixth-largest refugee outflow over the past 60-plus years.
Asked in spring 2019 which country or group poses the greatest threat to their country in the future, just 6% of Americans named Iran.
Read key takeaways from a new survey that explores European attitudes three decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
A look at how supporters of European populist parties stand out on key issues, from the European Union to Putin.
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