While 75% of Americans sympathize more with Ukraine in the conflict, just 3% sympathize more with Russia — down from 6% last week…

As for how Putin is waging the war, 74% of Americans believe Russia is deliberately striking civilian areas, and 73% think Putin should be charged with war crimes — up from 69% and 70%, respectively, the previous week…

Putin, meanwhile, continues to be a strong leader by many Americans, though not as many who say the same about Zelensky. Both are seen as strong leaders by more Americans than is U.S. President Joe Biden. Much of that difference comes from Republicans: 73% call Putin a strong leader, and 83% say that about Zelensky, but just 6% believe the American president has strong qualities of leadership. Putin’s standing as a strong leader among Americans is slipping though, with more calling him weak each week.