U.S. Public Perception of Russia: Friend or Foe?

... a negative opinion of Russia: 50 percent against 44 percent giving positive views. The graph below shows the changes in U.S. public sentiments toward Russia between 1999 and 2013. Chart. Changes in U.S. public opinion of Russia in 1999-2013 Swift A. For ... ... aspect of how the U.S. foreign policy agency operates is strictly intended for domestic purposes, chiefly to produce a negative image of Russia in the U.S. public’s consciousness. The United States must be aware that while human rights issues are daily ...