Backing for Russia Sanctions Falls Across Political Spectrum: The share of independents who support sanctions on Russia even if they drive inflation in the United States fell 9 percentage points over the past month, to 35%. Support for sanctions against Russia also fell 3 percentage points among Republicans and Democrats during that period. 

Democrats and Republicans Disagree Over U.S. Responsibility to Ukraine: While 56% of Democrats believe the United States has an obligation to protect and defend Ukraine from Russia, just 31% of Republicans agree. At 39%, independents are more likely to side with Republicans.

Few Voters Say United States Isn’t Doing Enough to Help Ukraine: Just 18% of U.S. voters say the United States isn’t doing enough to halt Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Republicans and Democrats largely in agreement. However, the agreement ends there: While Republicans, at 39%, are most likely to say America is doing “too much” to halt the invasion, just 18% of Democrats agree, with 49% saying it’s doing “the right amount.”

Russia’s Reputation Is Lowest in Japan: Russia’s net favorability in Japan — the share with a favorable view of the country minus the share with an unfavorable view — is the lowest among the 11 countries surveyed by Morning Consult. Even in Mexico, where public sentiment has consistently been the most favorable toward Russia, more adults than not hold unfavorable views of the country.