Large Shares See Russia and Putin in Negative Light, While Views of Zelenskyy More Mixed
Across 24 countries, large shares have an unfavorable view of Russia and no confidence in Putin to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
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Across 24 countries, large shares have an unfavorable view of Russia and no confidence in Putin to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
As daunting challenges from Russia, China and a flagging global economy ripple across the world, Americans and Germans continue to say that relations between their countries are good. Most Americans and Germans continue to see each other as partners on protecting European security, and publics in each country are willing to support using military action to protect themselves and their allies.
Attitudes toward NATO have grown more positive: 67% express a favorable opinion of the organization, up from 61% in 2021.
Americans see China as a growing superpower – and increasingly say it is the world’s leading economy.
More countries still name the U.S. as the foremost economic power than say the same of China. And, even in nations that welcome China’s economic growth, few feel similarly about its growing military might.
Most say cooperation with other countries is important in dealing with global threats, especially on the spread of infectious diseases.
People around the world identify ISIS and climate change as leading international threats. Many also name cyberattacks from other countries and the condition of the global economy as major challenges.
People across Europe and in the U.S. and Canada have pervasive concerns about the threat of Islamic extremism in their countries.
Learn more about a variety of factors driving the anti-establishment sentiments that are spreading throughout much of Europe.
With the number of displaced people in the world at more than 60 million in 2015, the plight of refugees has gained new prominence.
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