In the United States, the number of citizens perceiving Russia as a hostile state is noticeably declining. According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center and published by The Washington Post on April 17, 2025, only half of Americans — 50% — now call Russia an enemy. This is the lowest figure since 2022, when a similar survey recorded 70% of respondents holding this position. The most significant change occurred among supporters of the Republican Party, where the share of those who consider Russia hostile fell to 40%.

The shift in public opinion in the United States reflects shifts in the political landscape and perceptions of global threats. A Pew Research study found that Americans are increasingly focusing on domestic issues such as the economy and migration, while foreign policy issues, including the conflict in Ukraine, are gradually losing priority. Republicans, who have traditionally taken a hardline anti-Russian stance, are increasingly skeptical about the need for continued support for Kyiv. This, according to analysts, is due to the rhetoric of new President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called for an overhaul of U.S. foreign policy and a reduction in involvement in foreign conflicts.

Democrats, by contrast, remain more critical of Russia: About 60% of them still call it an enemy, although this figure has also dropped compared to 2022. Experts attribute this dynamic to public fatigue with the protracted conflict in Ukraine and a desire to focus on other challenges, such as economic competition with China. According to Pew Research, China is now perceived as the main threat for 65% of Americans, pushing Russia into the background on the list of foreign adversaries.

The shift in sentiment in the United States coincides with the Trump administration's stepped-up diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, Reuters reported. In March 2025, the White House initiated talks in Saudi Arabia that led to a temporary ceasefire, although a long-term agreement remains in doubt.