US poll shows Americans want Biden to act tougher against Russia

More than half the people in America believe that President Joe Biden didn’t act forcefully enough against Russia and would support a no-fly zone being imposed over Ukraine, a poll depicted on Sunday. 

While 69% of Americans believe that Russia will attack other European countries after Ukraine, 31% are of the opinion that the Vladimir Putin-led government will stop with Ukraine, as per the CBS News/YouGov poll. 

Meanwhile, 72% of Americans want a military response if Russia attacks a NATO member, while 27% are opposed to the idea, the poll unearthed. 

Of the 2,088 adults surveyed between March 8 and 11, 52% of Americans feel that Biden didn’t act strongly enough against Russia. Of the remaining, 36% feel his actions are just right while 12% believe Biden has been too tough on the invading country. 

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When asked about the no-fly zone being imposed over Ukraine, 59% are in favour of it, while 41% oppose it. However, with the added caveat of the no-fly zone involving engagement with Russian troops and being recognized as an act of war, by Russia, 62% have expressed support against the no-fly zone while 58% remain supportive of implementing it. 

Among the people who feel Biden didn’t act strongly enough, 65% are in favour of tougher economic sanctions, while others believe that the US should send more supplies and weapons to Ukraine. A small section also wants direct military action against Russia. 

A majority of Americans also supported paying more for gas and oil, as prices surge due to a ban on Russian imports, put in place by President Biden. A whopping 77% have expressed support for the sanctions against Russian oil and gas while 23% have opposed it. 

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Notably, Biden has imposed a slew of sanctions since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine and Kremlin has acknowledged the impact on Russian economy.