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- United News of India
Over 60 pc Americans doubtful of Trump's decision- making abilities on Russia-Ukraine war
Anchorage, Aug 15 (UNI) The Alaska summit between Trump and Putin is not finding many takers in the US, as over 60% of American public believe the meeting won't yield any solutions for ending the three-year long Russia – Ukraine war, as per the findings of Pew Research Center Poll.
According to Politico, the poll's findings released on late yesterday, noted that the majority public was either 'not too confident' or 'not at all confident' that Trump can make 'wise decisions', regarding one of the deadliest conflicts in the world today.
Democrats and other left-leaning parties and organisations have expressed even greater doubt regarding Trump's decision-making abilities, particularly over ending the war, as per the August poll.
However, Trump's popularity has waned even in his own political circle, with the Republicans' confidence recording a downslide. 73% of the Republicans told Pew they are somewhat or very confident in Trump's ability to handle the war, compared to 81% reported in July 2024.
The White House has refused to make any assumptions about the meeting's outcomes, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt calling it a 'listening exercise', while Trump likened it to a 'game of chess.'
Trump has, however, commented on his willingness to impose greater economic sanctions on Moscow, if Putin refuses to agree to a settlement, threatening 'very severe economic sanctions.'
Prior to the summit in Anchorage, Trump held a virtual meeting with Zelensky and other EU leaders on Wednesday, telling them that Ukraine would be a part of any discussions about possible territorial concessions after he previously suggested that any truce would include 'land swapping.' UNI ANV SSP
