Europeans increasingly view Russia as adversary while seeking neutrality in US-China conflict.

A survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) found that twice as many Europeans now see Russia as an adversary than did before the Ukraine war, with almost two thirds of respondents saying they now regarded Russia as an adversary or a rival. The survey also found that the majority of Europeans are now in favor of the EU boosting its defense capabilities rather than relying on the U.S. Almost three quarters of respondents said the bloc should take steps towards securing its own defense strategy. The report authors said the findings demonstrated Europeans' increased demand for self-reliance, particularly following Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.