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Russians are Indifferent Toward 2024 US Presidential Election

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Among those that do think the outcome of the race will matter for Russia, most prefer Donald Trump over Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris appear on the debate screen
John Locher / AP
Public Opinion

Russians More Interested in Peace Talks with Ukraine, but Most Oppose Making Major Concessions

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Although the public continues to support the military operation in Ukraine, a plurality say it has caused more harm than good for Russia.

A woman walks past advertising billboards which show Russian soldiers
Dmitri Lovetsky / AP
Defense and Security

Russians Tend to Say Neither Israel nor Hamas Are Justified in Military Actions

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A plurality say the United States and NATO are most responsible for ongoing bloodshed and instability in the Middle East.

Palestinians inspect the damage at a site hit by an Israeli bombardment on Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip
Jehad Alshrafi / AP
Public Opinion

Americans See High Stakes for Western Security in Russia-Ukraine War

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Most Americans support sending additional aid to Ukraine and increasing sanctions on Russia, and relatively few want to withdraw support for Kyiv.

 Smoke rises from a building in Bakhmut
Libkos / AP
Public Opinion

Young Russians See Brighter Future Than Young Americans Do

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Russian young adults have a more positive economic and political outlook than their American counterparts, yet both youth populations think equally about emigrating.

People walk along closed empty Red Square with the Kremlin Wall
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Public Opinion

The World at War: Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on US Role in Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza Conflicts

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data reveal fresh insights into how American communities think the United States should engage in conflicts overseas.

Containers of US humanitarian aid are loaded inside an Air Force airplane
Hussein Malla / AP
Public Opinion

Russia's War in Ukraine: Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on the US Role in the Conflict

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities across the American melting pot support continued US aid to Kyiv.

Ukrainian soldiers fire by 2s7 self-propelled howitzer towards Russian positions
Evgeniy Maloletka / AP
US Foreign Policy

Young Russians Are Skeptical of Most Media Outlets

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Although Russian young adults primarily turn to social media for news, a majority do not trust information reported by most media outlets.

A user holds a smartphone with an opened Facebook page in Moscow, Russia
Pavel Golovkin / AP
Public Opinion

Young Russians Feel More Threatened by Terrorism Than War in Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Before the Crocus City Hall attack, a plurality of Russian young adults said Russia’s top foreign policy priority should be bolstering the country’s physical defenses.

People lay flowers and light candles next to the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Public Opinion

Generation Putin: Proud Russians but Disengaged

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Although a plurality of young Russians say they are anxious about Russia’s political future, few vote or participate politically.

Young Russians hold Russian flags
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Public Opinion