According to a survey conducted in the United States in July 2022, 28 percent of respondents believed that it was somewhat likely that the Russian invasion of Ukraine would lead to a war between the United States and Russia. In the same survery, eight percent of respondents believed that the U.S. was already at war with Russia. Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24th, 2022.
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How likely do you think it is that the Russian invasion of Ukraine will lead to a war between the U.S. and Russia?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
We are already at war with Russia
8%
Very likely
10%
Somewhat likely
28%
Not very likely
27%
Not likely at all
9%
Not sure
17%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents8%8%10%10%28%28%27%27%9%9%17%17%We are already at war with RussiaVery likelySomewhat likelyNot very likelyNot likely at allNot sure
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
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