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Americans are split over whether Ukraine should make concessions to promote a faster end to the war with Russia, a shift from prior readings, when they favored Ukraine fighting as long as needed to regain its captured territory.

As the Gallup World Poll enters its 20th year, we look back at the biggest global discoveries from 2024 while looking ahead to what's in store for 2025.

Ukrainians' future life ratings have dropped from 7.9 to 6.9 since Russia's invasion, reflecting growing war fatigue.

Ukrainians' approval of their president and confidence in their national government are at the lowest points since the war with Russia began, but their trust in their military is unwavering.

After more than two years of war, Ukrainians' hopes for a quick accession to NATO and the EU have slipped, along with their approval of U.S. leadership.

Ukrainians are growing increasingly weary of the war with Russia. Gallup's latest surveys of Ukraine show 52% would like to see the war end as soon as possible.

Russia continues to have an image problem two years after its invasion of Ukraine, including among some of its formerly biggest fans.

Gallup World Poll data from Africa in 2023 show that the U.S. has lost its place as the most influential global power on the continent, with China gaining ground and Russia recouping its initial losses after invading Ukraine.

Gallup's latest leadership report shows Germany remains the top-rated power in the world, with the U.S. in second place. Russia is still globally unpopular.

More Americans now say the U.S. is not doing enough to assist Ukraine in its war with Russia, while a majority still favor helping Ukraine reclaim its territory.

China and Russia are the top countries Americans name as the greatest U.S. enemy, but mentions of each are down. More now name Iran and the U.S. itself.

A new Gallup analysis suggests that whether the EU and NATO survive -- and thrive -- may depend on the actions of powerful member states and the confidence that people in member states have in their domestic political institutions.

Gallup takes stock of public opinion in Russia in 2023, outlining six key insights that offer a glimpse into life for those on the other side of the conflict in Ukraine.

Approval of China's leadership in Russia reached a record high of 71% in 2023, while approval of the leadership of Germany and the U.S. sank to levels not seen in nearly a decade.

Gallup's latest surveys in Russia show that confidence in the nation's military has slipped, even as Russians' faith in other institutions has risen.

Ukraine war through the lens of U.S. adults: GOP commitment slips, 41% say U.S. intervention excessive, Dems remain committed, 64% uncertain of a winner.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to hardship and strain. Ukrainians in 2023 report high negative emotions and struggling to afford basic needs.

More than a year into the war with Russia, Ukrainians' support of their president and the country's military remains near record highs, but the rally effect for other institutions may have been shorter-lived.

New Gallup surveys show Ukrainians remain convinced their country will be accepted into NATO and the European Union within 10 years.

Ukrainians' support for the war with Russia remains strong heading into the second year of the conflict between the countries.