Americans' Perception of Russian Threat and Favorability Hits Record Lows: Poll

A new Gallup poll shows that fewer Americans view Russia's military power as a "critical threat" to the United States, with just 51% of respondents saying so compared to 59% before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The poll also found that only 9% of Americans have a favorable view of Russia, making it one of only four countries with a favorability rating in the single digits. Military experts attribute the downgraded opinion of Russia's military might to its inability to accomplish what many expected to be a less arduous task in facing off with the Ukrainian military during the initial invasion of Ukraine.