As the war between Ukraine and Russia grinds into its fourth year, Americans’ views on Russia and NATO differ greatly depending on party affiliation, according to a new Pew Research Center poll released Friday.

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, over 70% of both Republicans and Democrats viewed Russia as an enemy of the United States. Three years later, only 40% of Republicans see Russia as an enemy, compared with 62% of Democrats polled.

And 45% of Republicans see Russia as a competitor, while only 30% of Democrats surveyed did. Neither Republicans nor Democrats see Russia as a partner, with 12% of Republicans and 6% of Democrats answering in the affirmative.

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