A new survey has revealed a rare moment of unity among Americans on a major foreign policy issue. The findings show that a large majority of voters across party lines support sending weapons to Ukraine and maintaining economic pressure on Russia.
Massive Support for Military Aid
The survey, conducted by The Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll in early October 2025, found that 68 percent of U.S. voters want the United States to continue providing weapons to Ukraine. Respondents said this should happen especially if Russia refuses to negotiate and continues fighting. Only 32 percent said the U.S. should stop helping to avoid upsetting Russia.
Support is strong across political parties. About 73 percent of Republicans and 72 percent of Democrats back providing weapons to Ukraine. Even among independent voters, 60 percent support continuing military aid.
The poll highlights a rare level of agreement in U.S. politics. Despite widespread disagreement on domestic and international issues, Americans from different parties are united in their belief that Ukraine needs continued support to resist Russian aggression.
This unity is particularly striking given that the war has now lasted over three and a half years, with ongoing reports of violence and infrastructure attacks in Ukraine. The results indicate that voters are willing to support sustained U.S. involvement, even if it comes with political or military risks.
Broad Agreement on Punishing Russia
Americans also support using economic pressure to weaken Russia’s war capabilities. The survey found that 55 percent of voters favor punishing countries that buy oil and gas from Russia through tariffs. Democrats showed stronger backing, with 66 percent in favor, while Republicans were nearly evenly split at 51 percent supporting and 49 percent opposing such measures.
Many voters also expressed a preference for Europe to reduce reliance on Russian energy and buy oil and gas from the United States if possible. This aligns with broader efforts led by the Biden administration to limit Russia’s revenue from energy sales and reduce the Kremlin’s ability to fund the war in Ukraine.
The survey highlights that Americans see economic pressure as a critical complement to military aid. Using tariffs and encouraging allies to shift energy sources is viewed as a way to weaken Russia without putting American forces directly in harm’s way.
Context of the War and Timing of the Poll
The timing of this poll is highly significant. It was conducted as the conflict in Ukraine reached a particularly intense phase. Moscow had launched multiple drone and aerial attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid in the days leading up to the survey. Kyiv, meanwhile, has struck Russian oil refineries, cutting the Kremlin’s fuel supplies and exposing vulnerabilities in its war effort.
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The survey provides the Biden administration with clear political support for continuing U.S. aid, including the possible supply of long-range weapons like Tomahawk missiles. These weapons, while potentially escalating tensions, are seen as necessary by voters to prevent Russian advances.
The results show that Americans prioritize stopping Russian aggression over avoiding confrontation. Voters clearly support the U.S. taking decisive actions to assist Ukraine, signaling strong public approval for policies that combine military and economic pressure. This agreement spans both major political parties and independent voters alike, making it one of the rare instances of bipartisan consensus on a major foreign policy issue.
Even after three and a half years of war, Americans appear steadfast in their desire to see Ukraine defended, demonstrating that public opinion continues to strongly favor proactive support for Kyiv.