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Support for Ukraine waning in US – poll | |
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Nearly half of respondents want their government to push for an end to the conflict as soon as possible | Nearly half of respondents want their government to push for an end to the conflict as soon as possible |
Some 47% of Americans believe their government should push Ukraine to reach a peace agreement with Russia as soon as possible, rather than committing to backing Kiev for “as long as it takes,” according to the results of a poll conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. | Some 47% of Americans believe their government should push Ukraine to reach a peace agreement with Russia as soon as possible, rather than committing to backing Kiev for “as long as it takes,” according to the results of a poll conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. |
An equal percentage of Americans told pollsters they believed either Moscow (26%) or Kiev (26%) was currently “winning” the conflict, with a plurality (46%) instead arguing neither country was coming out ahead. | An equal percentage of Americans told pollsters they believed either Moscow (26%) or Kiev (26%) was currently “winning” the conflict, with a plurality (46%) instead arguing neither country was coming out ahead. |
This has apparently affected the tolerance of Americans for continued blank-check funding to the government in Kiev. While 58% of respondents in July said Washington should back Ukraine for “as long as it takes,” that figure has declined to 48% as of last month. The percentage calling for Kiev to sit down for peace talks has correspondingly increased from 38% to 47% since July. | This has apparently affected the tolerance of Americans for continued blank-check funding to the government in Kiev. While 58% of respondents in July said Washington should back Ukraine for “as long as it takes,” that figure has declined to 48% as of last month. The percentage calling for Kiev to sit down for peace talks has correspondingly increased from 38% to 47% since July. |
In general, those who believed Ukraine was winning the war were more willing to both support the government in Kiev on a long-term basis and endure personal misfortunes like higher food and gas prices. | In general, those who believed Ukraine was winning the war were more willing to both support the government in Kiev on a long-term basis and endure personal misfortunes like higher food and gas prices. |
A majority of Americans supported maintaining the status quo with regard to sending weapons to Ukraine (65%), and about the same backed consistent levels of economic aid (66%). Accepting Ukrainian refugees (73%) and applying sanctions against Russia (75%) were the policies that enjoyed the broadest base of support among poll respondents. | A majority of Americans supported maintaining the status quo with regard to sending weapons to Ukraine (65%), and about the same backed consistent levels of economic aid (66%). Accepting Ukrainian refugees (73%) and applying sanctions against Russia (75%) were the policies that enjoyed the broadest base of support among poll respondents. |
Just over a quarter (27%) said they believed the US should intervene militarily to turn the tide in the conflict and end the war as soon as possible, while 29% said Washington should gradually withdraw its support for its eastern European ally. | Just over a quarter (27%) said they believed the US should intervene militarily to turn the tide in the conflict and end the war as soon as possible, while 29% said Washington should gradually withdraw its support for its eastern European ally. |
Republicans were more likely to express willingness to cut off funding to Ukraine, with 43% stating that a gradual withdrawal of finances was the best way forward. However, a plurality of independents (39%) and a narrow majority of Democrats (53%) still believe the US should continue its support for President Vladimir Zelensky’s government indefinitely. | Republicans were more likely to express willingness to cut off funding to Ukraine, with 43% stating that a gradual withdrawal of finances was the best way forward. However, a plurality of independents (39%) and a narrow majority of Democrats (53%) still believe the US should continue its support for President Vladimir Zelensky’s government indefinitely. |
Since Republicans regained control of the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections, the party has vowed to rein in spending on Ukraine, arguing Americans have bigger problems at home – specifically inflation, the cost of living crisis, and record levels of illegal immigration at the southern border. | Since Republicans regained control of the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections, the party has vowed to rein in spending on Ukraine, arguing Americans have bigger problems at home – specifically inflation, the cost of living crisis, and record levels of illegal immigration at the southern border. |