Poll Shows Americans Divided on Whether Russia Is an 'Enemy'
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that 50% of respondents view the country as hostile, a decrease from 61% in 2024. This finding highlights the divided opinions among Americans regarding Russia's role as an enemy of the US,...
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A recent survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that 50% of respondents view the country as hostile, a decrease from 61% in 2024. This finding highlights the divided opinions among Americans regarding Russia's role as an enemy of the US, which has reached its lowest level since 2022. The poll coincides with ongoing efforts by the administration of US President Donald Trump to negotiate a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
The survey shows that 50% of US adults perceive Russia as an enemy, a decline from 61% just a year ago, and lower than the figures of 64% and 70% recorded in 2023 and 2022, respectively. Additionally, 38% categorize Russia as a competitor, while 9% view it as a partner.
The responses reflect a significant partisan divide, with Democrats more likely to hold an unfavorable view of Russia. Among Democrats, 62% label Russia as an enemy, compared to only 40% of Republicans. In contrast, 45% of Republicans consider Russia to be more of a competitor.
Overall, the survey indicates that 85% of Americans have a very or somewhat unfavorable opinion of Russia, with just 13% expressing a favorable view.
The poll, which included 3,605 US adults, was conducted between March 24 and March 30, shortly after a phone call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at addressing the Ukraine conflict.
While both sides have commended the peace process, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has noted the challenges involved in the negotiations. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested that the US might disengage from peace talks if there is no progress in the coming days.
On Friday, Bloomberg reported that the US has shared a peace plan with its allies, which would involve easing sanctions against Russia and addressing one of Moscow's primary demands: the exclusion of Ukraine's NATO aspirations. The plan would also see former Ukrainian territories that voted in favor of joining Russia remaining under its control. However, Ukraine has consistently rejected any notions of making territorial concessions to Russia.
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
The survey shows that 50% of US adults perceive Russia as an enemy, a decline from 61% just a year ago, and lower than the figures of 64% and 70% recorded in 2023 and 2022, respectively. Additionally, 38% categorize Russia as a competitor, while 9% view it as a partner.
The responses reflect a significant partisan divide, with Democrats more likely to hold an unfavorable view of Russia. Among Democrats, 62% label Russia as an enemy, compared to only 40% of Republicans. In contrast, 45% of Republicans consider Russia to be more of a competitor.
Overall, the survey indicates that 85% of Americans have a very or somewhat unfavorable opinion of Russia, with just 13% expressing a favorable view.
The poll, which included 3,605 US adults, was conducted between March 24 and March 30, shortly after a phone call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at addressing the Ukraine conflict.
While both sides have commended the peace process, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has noted the challenges involved in the negotiations. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested that the US might disengage from peace talks if there is no progress in the coming days.
On Friday, Bloomberg reported that the US has shared a peace plan with its allies, which would involve easing sanctions against Russia and addressing one of Moscow's primary demands: the exclusion of Ukraine's NATO aspirations. The plan would also see former Ukrainian territories that voted in favor of joining Russia remaining under its control. However, Ukraine has consistently rejected any notions of making territorial concessions to Russia.
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
