New data: All eyes on Ukraine
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Welcome to the latest installment of our research newsletter. This week, Brianna is back to share exclusive data on how closely Americans have been following the Russia-Ukraine conflict and their increasing support for the involvement of U.S. troops. Read on to learn more.
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All eyes on Russia-Ukraine conflict
Our research team, like much of the world, has been paying close attention to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that burst into a war last week. In new data collected February 21-28, we’ve already seen an uptick in focus on the situation in Russia and Ukraine.
In the five days following the Russian invasion, a majority of Americans (77%) said they are closely following the Russia-Ukraine border conflict–a 13 point jump from the 64% who were following the situation closely in the previous three days, and a 31 point jump from an earlier Momentive poll fielded January 17-24.
Intensity has increased, too: 42% said they were following the situation “very closely” after the Russian invasion took place, up from 26% who had been following “very closely” in the prior three days.
Almost all adults 65+ (90%) have closely followed the conflict after the invasion, compared with 76% of those 35-64 and 68% of those 18-34. Democrats and Republicans are about equally likely to closely follow the conflict after the invasion (80% vs. 83%).
Support for U.S. involvement rises post-Russian invasion
In the five days after the Russian invasion, support among the American public for U.S. troops’ involvement spiked seven percentage points from 39% to 46%. Support for U.S. involvement rose across all groups, regardless of race, gender, age or political party.
In January, Democrats and Republicans were equally likely to oppose U.S. involvement in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine (51% of both groups opposed, 46% of Democrats and 45% of Republicans supported). Since then, support for U.S. involvement has risen among Democrats (up to 53%), but is unchanged among Republicans (45%).
Similarly, support for U.S. involvement among young adults (age 18-34) surged eight percentage points since January – amongst the highest of any group across race, gender, and political party – from 40% to 48%. Yet, support for U.S. involvement among older adults (age 65+) waned since January (from 48% to 42% now).
- Brianna Richardson
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