Decision Regarding Ukraine War's Wisdom
In the lead-up to the anticipated second meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, scheduled for later tonight at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, trust in Trump's ability to make wise decisions regarding the Ukraine War remains deeply divided.
According to recent polls, the majority of Americans do not trust Trump's decision-making on the Ukraine War, with nearly 60% expressing low confidence in his handling of the conflict[1][3][5]. This sentiment is particularly pronounced among Democrats, who overwhelmingly lack confidence, with only around 11-12% expressing trust in his decisions about the conflict—a figure that has remained consistently low and even slightly decreased since 2024[1][3]. On the other hand, Republicans remain more confident in Trump’s decision-making than Democrats but have shown a notable decline in trust compared to previous years. Currently, about 73% of Republicans say they have some confidence in Trump's handling of the war, down from 81% in mid-2024[1][3].
Public opinion is divided on the U.S.'s responsibility to help Ukraine, with Democrats much more supportive of assistance[1]. Trump’s stance has shifted over recent months to become more critical of Russia, which has lessened the share of Americans who think he favors Russia too much (33% now vs. 43% earlier in 2025), though most Democrats still view him as too pro-Russia[1][3].
There is a large partisan divide on continued U.S. aid to Ukraine, with about 46% of Republicans favoring an immediate end to aid, while most Democrats want aid conditioned on diplomatic progress[2].
Meanwhile, protests have erupted in Anchorage, Alaska, as hundreds of people demonstrate against the planned meeting between Trump and Putin. The demonstrations include individuals of all ages, and Ukrainian flags are prevalent. Some protesters criticize the planned meeting, while others protest against Trump's policies unrelated to the summit.
In Europe, Germans have low expectations for the meeting between Trump and Putin, according to a survey by the ZDF "Politbarometer". Ines Schwerdtner, chairwoman of the Left Party, has criticized the format of the negotiations and expressed low expectations.
Amidst the political tensions, Ukraine has received 1.5 billion dollars from European allies for the purchase of US weapons, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The potential second Ukraine summit could also take place in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
As the international community watches, the stage is set for a pivotal meeting between Trump and Putin, with the future of the Ukraine War hanging in the balance.
[1] Pew Research Center. (2025). Public Opinion on U.S. Role in Ukraine. [2] Gallup. (2025). U.S. Public Opinion on Aid to Ukraine. [3] ABC News/Washington Post Poll. (2025). Trump's Approval Rating on Ukraine War. [4] ZDF. (2025). German Expectations for Trump-Putin Meeting. [5] YouGov. (2025). American Trust in Trump's Decision-Making on Ukraine War.
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