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Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

While crediting the US nuclear arsenal for its deterrent effect, Americans are less clear on its impact on the country or their personal safety.

The Russian public is concerned about NATO expansion but does not think an attack from the West is imminent.

While many Russians favor negotiating for peace with Kyiv, they are unwilling to give up any Ukrainian territory seized since 2014. They are, however, more open to a “neutral” status for eastern Ukraine.

While a majority continue to express support for the war and more now sense the military operation has been successful, the Russian public is divided on whether it has led to more positive or negative consequences.

Council data indicate Washington has a lot more to learn about the differences in how Americans see the problems we face and US standing in the world.

The Council partnered with New America to explore how Black, Asian, Hispanic, and Native Americans view key issues facing the world today.

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

Asian, Hispanic, and Black Americans are more likely to view climate change as a threat than Americans as a whole, data show.

Political affiliation is far more closely associated with immigration policy preferences than race or ethnicity, polling finds.