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Most Germans Reject US Interference in EuropeSurvey finds 90% oppose greater US political influence, while 78% doubt Putin's commitment to lasting Ukraine ceasefire.
- A clear majority of Germans oppose increased US involvement in European politics.
- Only 8 percent support the US government's plans to expand influence in Europe.
- Seventy-eight percent doubt that Vladimir Putin is genuinely interested in a permanent ceasefire in Ukraine.
- The survey was conducted by Forschungsgruppe Wahlen with 1,295 randomly selected eligible voters.
Our goal should be to help Europe correct its current course.— From the U.S. government's security strategy document, as cited in Focus
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