Flawed poll claims 55% of Americans oppose further US aid to Ukraine

A review of CNN’s data shows that their poll violates multiple best practices. The numbers presented likely do not reflect a true shift in American public opinion as claimed. This is backed up by multiple polls taken in the same period that show no such change in US opinions on aid for Ukraine.
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Is Ukraine’s counteroffensive “stuck”, or just a slow starter? It’s way too soon to tell.

As of the time of writing (August 1, 2023), it far too soon to judge the ultimate success of Ukraine’s current counteroffensive. Anyone making confident predictions at this point in time is just guessing. As unsatisfying as it might be, we will just have to wait and see.
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No, Zelensky hasn’t “canceled” Ukrainian elections

Accusations have circulated on social media that President Zelensky of Ukraine has cancelled elections in Ukraine, and extended martial law in order to remain in power. In fact, holding elections now, under wartime conditions, would almost guarantee another Zelensky victory. It would also be illegal under Ukrainian laws that predate Zelensky’s time in power.
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A review of CNN's data shows that their poll violates multiple best practices. The numbers presented likely do not reflect a true shift in American public opinion as claimed. This is backed up by multiple polls taken in the same [Read more]
As of the time of writing (August 1, 2023), it far too soon to judge the ultimate success of Ukraine's current counteroffensive. Anyone making confident predictions at this point in time is just guessing. As unsatisfying as it might be, [Read more]
Accusations have circulated on social media that President Zelensky of Ukraine has cancelled elections in Ukraine, and extended martial law in order to remain in power. In fact, holding elections now, under wartime conditions, would almost guarantee another Zelensky victory. [Read more]

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