Zelenskyy inspires widespread confidence from U.S. public as views of Putin hit new low
72% of Americans have confidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, higher than any other international leader asked about.
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72% of Americans have confidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, higher than any other international leader asked about.
Germans and Americans have both become more skeptical of China.
Across 34 nations polled, a 43% median have confidence in Biden’s handling of world affairs, while a 28% median have confidence in Trump.
Americans are now more likely to expect foreign election interference than they were in October 2018, when 67% expected it.
72% of Americans say it is very or somewhat likely that Russia or other foreign governments will try to influence the November 2020 election.
Globally, people tend to express little confidence in President Vladimir Putin’s ability to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
Political divides on both sides of the Atlantic continue to shape attitudes about relations with other nations, perceptions about defense spending and Americans’ and Germans’ views of each other.
Most say cooperation with other countries is important in dealing with global threats, especially on the spread of infectious diseases.
Americans and Germans continue to have notably different perspectives on the relationship between their countries.
A look at how supporters of European populist parties stand out on key issues, from the European Union to Putin.
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