Poll indicates Americans divided over whether Russia is ‘an enemy’
(MENAFN) A new Pew Research Center poll reveals that Americans are split on whether Russia should be considered an enemy of the United States, with the percentage of those holding this view dropping to its lowest level since 2022. According to the survey, 50% of U.S. adults now regard Russia as an enemy, a significant decrease from 61% last year and 64% in 2023. Another 38% of respondents label Russia as a competitor, while only 9% view the country as a partner.
The poll highlights a clear partisan divide, with Democrats more likely to see Russia unfavorably. Sixty-two percent of Democrats consider Russia an enemy, compared to just 40% of Republicans, among whom 45% view Russia as a competitor. Overall, 85% of Americans hold an unfavorable opinion of Russia, with only 13% viewing the country positively.
The survey was conducted with 3,605 U.S. adults between March 24 and March 30, right after a phone call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. While both sides have expressed support for peace talks, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has acknowledged the difficulty of the negotiations. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that if no progress is made soon, Washington may step away from the talks.
Reports from Bloomberg indicate that the U.S. has proposed a peace plan that includes easing sanctions on Russia and addressing Moscow’s demand that Ukraine abandon its NATO aspirations. The plan also suggests that former Ukrainian territories, which voted to join Russia, remain under Moscow's control. However, Ukraine has firmly rejected any territorial concessions to Russia.
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