Americans increasingly doubt Ukraine support – poll — Analysis

Six months on from the start of Russia’s military offensive against Ukraine, nearly three in ten Americans are unsure about continuing to support Kiev in the conflict, a new poll has shown.

53% of Americans believe that Washington must continue supporting Kiev, while 53% agree. “until all Russian forces are withdrawn from territory claimed by Ukraine,”A Reuters/Ipsos poll on Wednesday revealed that 28% of respondents are still undecided. Independents are particularly concerned about the possibility of weapons and aid being continued to Ukraine, with 37% of them expressing doubts. Americans, however, oppose these shipments entirely.

According to the survey, 40% of Americans now support US participation in the ongoing conflict. This is contributing to rising inflation at home. In actuality, the survey shows that 40% of Americans are now in agreement with the statement. “the problems of Ukraine are none of our business, and we should not interfere.”Comparatively, 31% were asked the same question in April.

Additionally, 59% (including 69% Republicans) agree with that statement. “given the current economic crisis, the US cannot afford to lend financial support to Ukraine.”Nearly half (51%) still support weapons for Ukraine. This is down from 73% in April. Only 26% of respondents support the sending of US troops to Ukraine. This is down from 39% in April.

The US president Joe Biden on Wednesday announced an additional $3 billion in military aid for Ukraine. It was the largest amount of weaponry ever earmarked to Kiev since the February fighting. The US has committed more than $15.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since backing the overthrow of Kiev’s elected government in 2014. The lion’s share of that aid, $13.5 billion, has been announced over the past six months.

Americans don’t agree with Russian imports. However, Americans will pay higher prices to get their energy supplies. According to the survey, 50% of Americans support restrictions on Russia’s imports, even though it would mean higher prices. Similarly, 49% agree that it’s more important to have gas supplies for their homes and businesses than to try to influence Russia. However, only 21% agree that anti-Russia sanctions aren’t worth the impact they’re having in the US.  

The poll revealed that inflation is more important than the Ukraine crisis. 58% Americans have at least some interest in the conflict, while 58% are not. “somewhat closely,”75% closely monitor news about inflation.