Nearly half of American voters believe President Trump favours Russia over Ukraine, according to a report, citing a recent poll as Trump administration seeks to mediate a peace deal between the two countries
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Nearly half of American voters believe President Trump favours Russia over Ukraine, according to The Hill report, citing a recent poll as Trump administration seeks to mediate a peace deal between the two countries.
According to the report, citing NBC News poll, only 8% of those surveyed feel Trump supports Ukraine in the ongoing war, which began three years ago with Russia’s invasion. In contrast, 61% of respondents expressed their personal support for Ukraine in the conflict.
Additionally, 2% of participants indicated they are more sympathetic to Russia, while 35% said they do not favour either side.
About a third of respondents said they think Trump is neutral in the conflict — a position the president has stressed.
“If I didn’t align myself with both of them, you’d never have a deal,” The Hill quoted Trump as saying last month.
“I’m not aligned with anybody. I’m aligned with the United States of America, and for the good of the world,” he added.
The NBC News poll coincides with Trump’s announcement that he is scheduled to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
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