Within the weeks earlier than Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a ballot discovered that a majority of Republicans seen Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "very sturdy chief," echoing sentiments just lately voiced by former President Donald Trump and his former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Roughly 53 p.c of Republican respondents stated they seen Putin that manner, in keeping with a ballot carried out by internet-based market analysis agency YouGov and worldwide information and enterprise publication The Economist. A further 36 p.c of Republicans seen Putin as "considerably sturdy."
Comparatively, 35 p.c of Democrats seen Putin as "very sturdy," with 37 p.c viewing him as "considerably sturdy."
The ballot additionally discovered that 15 p.c of Republican respondents stated that that they had both a "very favorable" or "considerably favorable" view of Putin. Comparatively, solely 8 p.c of Democratic respondents stated that that they had both a "very favorable" or "considerably favorable" view of the Russian chief.
The ballot was carried out from January 22 to January 25, earlier than Putin licensed an invasion of Ukraine. It surveyed 1,500 American adults and had a margin of error of plus or minus 3 proportion factors.
Over the weekend, Russia acknowledged the independence of two Russian-controlled territories in east Ukraine—the Donetsk and Luhansk Individuals's Republics. Afterward, Russia despatched its army on a so-called peacekeeping mission to these territories and introduced its intention to occupy them as effectively.
Putin has stated that he primarily views the territories as a part of Russia, which has armed, financed and politically managed separatist factions within the areas since 2014, in keeping with The Guardian. Putin has additionally stated his nation's aggression towards Ukraine is an try to oppose the nation's entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Group (NATO), the multinational power that seeks to restrict the army affect in Europe of Russia and different nations.
The U.S., the European Union and NATO all denounced Russia's actions and pledged countermeasures and sanctions.
On Tuesday, Trump praised Putin's invasion into Russia as "genius" and "great" whereas talking on the conservative discuss radio program The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Present. Trump additionally referred to Putin as "robust" and patriotic.
"I went in yesterday, and there was a tv display screen, and I stated, 'That is genius.' Putin declares an enormous portion of the Ukraine ... as impartial," Trump stated. "Oh, that is great. I stated, 'How sensible is that?' And he'll go in and be a peacekeeper."
"I imply, , he is a troublesome cookie, received loads of the nice allure and loads of delight. However the way in which he—and he loves his nation, ? He loves his nation," Trump continued.
Equally, Pompeo repeatedly praised Putin within the run-up to the invasion. His reward was rebroadcast on Russian tv.
In late January, Pompeo stated of Putin, "Very shrewd, very succesful. I've huge respect for him. I have been criticized for saying that. No, I've huge respect for him."
Talking of Putin's capabilities throughout Pompeo's tenure, the previous secretary of state stated Putin "was at all times well-informed and deeply clear about what Russian pursuits have been. I appreciated that. It required the identical from us, from me, from my crew. We needed to be equally ready and equally protecting of the pursuits that matter to the USA. He's very savvy, very shrewd."
Newsweek reached out to the Republican Nationwide Committee for remark.
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