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August 2, 2024

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As part of its recent prisoner exchange with the U.S., Russia released imprisoned Russian opposition leaders in addition to releasing U.S. citizens. Do you approve or disapprove of the U.S. releasing Russian prisoners in exchange for Russia’s release of Russian opposition leaders?

Conducted August 2, 2024

YouGov surveyed 6837 US adults

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As part of its recent prisoner exchange with the U.S., Russia released imprisoned Russian opposition leaders in addition to releasing U.S. citizens. Do you approve or disapprove of the U.S. releasing Russian prisoners in exchange for Russia’s release of Russian opposition leaders?

Conducted August 2, 2024

YouGov surveyed 6837 US adults

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19%
32%
13%
8%
29%

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