No other country has provided Ukraine with more help than America. But over a year on from the war, opposition to certain types of aid is growing
, have criticised what they call writing a “blank cheque” for Ukraine, especially as inflation takes its toll at home. Mr Biden’s own party is also increasingly wary. In April 2022 82% of Democrats and 67% of Republicans surveyed said that they thought it was a good idea for America to send financial aid to Ukraine. Last month 75% of Democrats and 39% of Republicans said the same.
Despite the proximity of the war—and the danger it poses to the region—support for sending troops is even lower among European respondents than it is for Americans. Support in December 2022 was less than 20% in Britain, France, Germany and Italy. As the fallout from Russia’s aggression wreaks havoc with Europe’s energy supply, some residents are getting fed up. In February 2022, 45% of Britons said that they would support increasing sanctions on Russia even if it meant an increase in the cost of living. But in December, amidst an energy crisis and soaring cost of living, it dropped to 35%. Similar declines occurred in France, Germany, Italy and Spain .
Ukrainians are bravely resisting Russia’s invasion. But that will not be enough to fight off enemy troops without ongoing support from Western countries and their citizens.
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