Majority of Americans Doubt Trump's Ability to Persuade Putin
In a recent poll conducted by the market and opinion research institute Forsa, it was revealed that the German public is generally skeptical about President Trump's ability to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The poll, which was commissioned by RTL Germany, was carried out between August 8 and August 11, 2021, with a sample size of 1001 respondents. The data collected showed that more than half (53%) of Germans believe that Ukraine should be prepared to make territorial concessions for an agreement with Putin. However, only one in five (20%) believe that Trump can convince Putin to agree to a ceasefire. A large majority of 76 percent do not share this belief.
The most skeptical are supporters of the SPD and Green Party, with 89 percent of respondents in both groups doubting that Putin will agree to a ceasefire because of Trump's persuasion. Belief in Trump's persuasive power is highest among AfD supporters, with 35 percent believing he can convince Putin. Among Left Party supporters, 51% disagree with the notion that Ukraine should make territorial concessions for an agreement with Putin. In contrast, among AfD supporters, 86% believe that Ukraine should be prepared to make territorial concessions for an agreement with Putin. Among Green Party supporters, 66% disagree with this notion.
The recent Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on August 16, 2021, which ended without any deal on a ceasefire, likely reinforced these doubts in Germany regarding Trump's effectiveness as a mediator in the Ukraine conflict. Trump has dampened expectations regarding the summit, describing it as an "exploratory meeting" for Ukraine's future. The margin of error for the Forsa poll is plus/minus 3 percentage points.
Given Germany's strong support for Ukraine and cautious stance toward Russia, many in the German public and political establishment probably view Trump's engagement with Putin with reserve or concern, reflecting broader doubts about his diplomatic influence in this context. However, detailed polling data specific to Germany on this exact question is not available in the current search results.
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- The European Union, with a skeptical German public, is closely monitoring the diplomatic efforts of President Trump in resolving the Ukraine conflict, particularly his negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- The policy and legislation of the European Union, including its engagement in war-and-conflicts matters, may be impacted by the perceived effectiveness of President Trump's diplomatic approach, as revealed by a Forsa poll.
- The politics of the European Union, particularly within Germany, has shown a reserved view towards Trump's engagement with Putin, reflecting concerns across general news, crime-and-justice, and other sectors about his diplomatic influence in the Ukraine conflict.
