Americans are now split on whether Russia is an ‘enemy,’ poll finds

A new poll from Pew Research Center shows that Americans viewing Russia as an "enemy" has dropped to 50%, its lowest since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This shift is largely due to evolving views among Republicans, with only 40% now seeing Russia as an enemy compared to 69% in March 2022. More Republicans now see Russia as a competitor than an enemy for the first time since before the invasion. The survey also reveals that fewer Americans believe the U.S. has a responsibility to help Ukraine, driven by declining Republican support, and confidence in Ukrainian President Zelensky varies significantly between Democrats and Republicans.