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Support for Russia in U.S. Hits Record Low as Majority View It as an Enemy

Feb 21, 2025 11:19 Updated May 26, 2025 13:24

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Authors: Amira Barkhush
Reporter

Russian leader Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during the Congress of Judges at the Supreme Court of Russia, on February 20, 2025, in Moscow, Russia. (Source: Getty Images)

The percentage of Americans with a favorable view of Russia has plummeted from 28% in 2020 and 15% in 2022 to just 8% in 2024, marking the lowest level in the past three years, CNN reported, citing Gallup.

Meanwhile, 61% of U.S. citizens now consider Russia an enemy, compared to just 4% who see it as a partner.

Americans' views on Vladimir Putin closely mirror their stance on Russia. In 2024, only 8% expressed confidence that he would “do the right thing” in global affairs, while 9% held a favorable opinion of him.

🇺🇸 CNN poll shows just 8% of Americans view Russia positively—on par with those who think the moon landing was fake. 61% see Russia as an enemy, and only 4% as a partner. Only 9% like Putin, with the same percentage believing the Earth is flat. 52% support Ukraine using U.S.… pic.twitter.com/okqZ3APy5C
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) February 18, 2025

At the same time, 52% of adult Americans support Ukraine using U.S. weapons to strike Russia, while 42% oppose it, Reuters and Ipsos reported. Republicans are evenly split on the issue, 49%-49%.

According to a report published on February 5, the Kremlin-funded website International Reporters has disguised itself as a legitimate news outlet for over a year, spreading Russian disinformation.