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Americans view Russia more unfavorably now than they have in three decades. Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to view Russia favorably.

Americans' generally positive views of the military provide context for several aspects of an increased focus on defense-sector investment resulting from the war in Ukraine.

Americans rated various forms of terrorism, development of nuclear weapons by unfriendly countries, and China's military power as the top critical threats to U.S. vital interests, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

For the seventh year in the past decade, Americans name dissatisfaction with the government as the top problem in 2022, with economic issues close behind.

Joe Biden's job approval rating is a fairly steady 42%. Ratings of his handling of the Ukraine situation and race relations are slightly higher than his overall rating.

Americans' favorable ratings of China and Russia have reached new lows in 2021.

When Winston Churchill delivered his famous "Iron Curtain" speech 75 years ago, Americans were reluctant to form a military alliance with the U.K. and were unsure of how to respond to Russia's postwar moves.

Russia's already-stressed economy and institutions are facing more pressure amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Americans' favorable rating of China has declined for a second consecutive year, tying for the lowest in Gallup's trend.

By 58% to 36%, Americans say it is more important that the U.S. continue efforts to improve relations with Russia rather than take strong diplomatic and economic steps against it.