Broad Support for Ukraine Among Americans: Why Even Republicans Are Against Concessions to Putin

80% of Americans, including Trump's voters, support aid to Kyiv and holding Russia accountable, contrasting this with ideas of territorial compromises

In the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, American society demonstrates steadfast solidarity, where support for Kyiv crosses party lines. Polls by the Vandenberg Coalition indicate a high level of approval for aid to Ukraine among Americans, including Republican voters, which underscores the general opposition to any concessions to the aggressor. In Europe, similar sentiments are expressed in a statement by 20 heads of foreign affairs committees, who emphasize peace without rewarding Russia. This creates a foundation for transatlantic unity in the search for a just resolution.

Broad Support for Ukraine in the US Crosses Party Borders: 80% of Americans Are for Aid to Kyiv

This support is based on the understanding that the war in Ukraine concerns not only Europe, but also global stability, where American interests are closely linked to the security of allies. Polls by the Vandenberg Coalition from August 2025 show that 80% of respondents support providing security guarantees to Ukraine, which reflects the growth of consensus among all strata of society. This is not a random phenomenon, but the result of the realization that a strong Ukraine contributes to "peace through strength" – a principle that resonates with American values of freedom and resistance to aggression. In the context of current events, such sentiments help shape policy oriented toward long-term stability.

Even Among Trump's Voters, 4/5 Advocate for Support of Ukraine, Contrasting It with Ideas of Territorial Concessions

This position is explained by the conviction that concessions to Putin will only encourage further aggression, threatening NATO and American allies. According to the October poll by the Vandenberg Coalition, among 1216 Trump voters, only 16% agree with Russia's demands regarding territories, while 72% support aid to Ukraine and holding Russia accountable. Among MAGA conservatives, support for sanctions reaches 84%, and 53-57% place the blame for the war on Putin. This indicates that Republicans see support for Ukraine as the protection of their own national interests, such as preventing the spread of Russian influence to other countries, and it underscores unity in countering imperial ambitions.

Republicans Are Against Concessions Due to a Focus on Security and Principles of International Law

For many Republicans, the war in Ukraine is a test of American leadership, where concessions are perceived as weakness that could lead to escalation of conflicts with the PRC or Iran. Poll data indicate that 86% of Trump voters consider Russia a threat to the US, and 76% support additional sanctions on Russian oil. This reflects a broader trend, where support for Ukraine (58-62% – for aid, including 26-31% – for military) becomes part of the "America First" strategy, where investments in allies bring long-term dividends for security. Such sentiments are strengthened by the understanding that peace without accountability for the aggressor will not be sustainable.

The European Statement by 20 Heads of Foreign Affairs Committees Strengthens the American Position Against Concessions

The recent Joint Statement by the heads of foreign ministries of 20 European countries emphasizes that a just peace is possible only under the condition of pressure on Russia and respect for Ukraine's sovereignty, which coincides with American views. In the document, signed by representatives of parliaments from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland, Poland, Czechia, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Ukraine, and the European Parliament, it is stressed: "Peace cannot be achieved through concessions or rewarding the aggressor; it requires constant pressure on Russia and unwavering support for Ukraine." This approach coincides with Republican values, according to which Europe and the US coordinate efforts to ensure that Ukraine has the right to choose allies without restrictions, and Russia bears responsibility for crimes. Such transatlantic unity strengthens arguments against concessions, showing that concessions will not lead to peace, but will only postpone new conflicts.

Support for Ukraine Among Americans Contributes to Global Stability Without Escalation.

Americans, including Republicans, understand that aid to Ukraine is an investment in preventing broader wars, where 83% of Trump voters want to fulfill commitments to NATO. Polls show stable support (from 72% to 80% depending on the month), motivated by fear of the alliance between Russia and China, Iran, and North Korea (88% concerned). This creates a foundation for policy where sanctions and aid (for example, the sale of Tomahawks – 72% support) serve as tools of deterrence, not confrontation, contributing to peace on terms that protect democratic values.

Broad support for Ukraine in the US, especially among Republicans, indicates a deep understanding that concessions to Putin will not bring peace, but will only intensify threats. Integrating the European position, America can lead further dialogue on a just resolution, under which the principles of international law prevail over the coercive pressure of the state that started the war. The powerful support for just peace among Americans gives hope for the dominance of these principles in the negotiation process, which will have consequences not only for the situation in Ukraine, but also for the future of global security.

Danylo Yershov, political scientist specializing in international relations, junior expert at the United Ukraine Think Tank