A stunning new poll out of the United Kingdom shows that nearly half of Britons believe U.S. President Donald Trump is standing in the way of peace in Ukraine — raising serious questions about how America’s role in the conflict is perceived abroad.
According to research by the think tank More in Common, 47% of respondents say Trump is obstructing efforts to reach a peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow. Only 21% believe he is helping resolve the conflict, while about one in five say he neither helps nor hinders. Another 11% were unsure.
Despite mixed views about Trump himself, British public support for Ukraine remains overwhelmingly strong. An overwhelming 75% of respondents said it is important for the United Kingdom to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty, with just 8% opposing that position.
Luke Tryl, executive director of More in Common, said the results highlight a rare consistency in British opinion since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
“One of the few constants in public opinion has been the unwavering support of Britons for Ukraine and the belief that Ukraine’s future matters not only for the country itself, but also for the United Kingdom,” Tryl stated.
The findings underline a mounting divide: strong backing for Ukraine, but growing skepticism toward Trump’s peace strategy as global negotiations intensify.