Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Vladimir Putin

Russians Consider NATO as Hostile
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The number of people in Russia who believe the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is not friendly with their country has increased over the past decade, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 56 per cent of respondents think NATO is hostile towards Russia, up 12 points since 1997. Aug 31, 2007
Ivanov Edges Medvedev in Russian Federation
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Sergei Ivanov, a former defence minister, remains the most popular contender in the early stages of Russia's presidential race, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for Ivanov in the 2008 election. Aug 30, 2007
Russians Favour Pursuit of Arctic Control
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia believe their government should assert its sovereignty claims over the Arctic, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 44 per cent of respondents think Russia must seek to defend its portion of the Arctic in order to secure economic development. Aug 28, 2007
Rivals Cannot Catch Up with United Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The pro-Kremlin United Russia (YR) party maintains a high level of public support in the country, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 43 per cent of respondents would vote for United Russia in this year's election to the State Duma, down four points since mid-July. Aug 25, 2007
One Political Party Still Dominates in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - United Russia (YR) maintains an overwhelming advantage before this year's legislative ballot, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the pro-government party in the election to the State Duma, up one point since late July. Aug 22, 2007
Canadians Split on Harper’s Commitment to Arctic
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada are divided on the way their current federal administration will deal with the Arctic, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 44 per cent of respondents express confidence in the government of Stephen Harper to secure Canada's Arctic sovereignty, while 43 per cent do not. Aug 21, 2007
Russians Would Not Back Ryzhkov in 2008
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - An independent politician who supports the opposition Other Russia movement would not garner many votes in the next presidential election, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. Only 12 per cent of respondents say it is likely that they will vote for Vladimir Ryzhkov in the 2008 ballot. Aug 13, 2007
Russians Already Ponder Putin’s Return in 2012
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - If Vladimir Putin were to run for president again in 2012, most people in Russia would vote for him, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 52 per cent of respondents would back Putin, while 30 per cent say their vote would depend on the circumstances. Aug 11, 2007
The Stable Ms. Merkel
Gabriela Perdomo - She is a star in the international community and a well-respected politician at home. Angela Merkel, the German chancellor and leader of a grand coalition of conservative and left-leaning parties, is arguably one of the most important politicians of our time. Aug 8, 2007
Russians Want Honest, Decent Politicians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Russia have a clear idea of the character traits their political leaders should have, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 49 per cent of respondents mention honesty, decency and carrying out promises as important qualities. Aug 7, 2007
United Russia Obliterates Opposition Parties
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A single party is seen by most Russians as the best option to lead the country, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 46 per cent of respondents would back the pro-Kremlin United Russia (YR) in this year's legislative election. Aug 6, 2007
Trust in Armed Forces Grows in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Russian adults express satisfaction with their military, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 62 per cent of respondents believe the Russian armed forces are capable of ensuring national security, up 10 points in a year. Aug 5, 2007
Russians Develop Harsher View of Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Russia have a worse opinion of Britain today than six years ago, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 36 per cent of respondents think Britain is an unfriendly nation, up eight points since 2001. Aug 4, 2007
Russians Assess Change After Soviet Rule
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Russia believe their country is different after the fall of the Soviet Union, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 19 per cent of respondents say the situation of Russian inhabitants has completely changed, while 54 per cent think it has changed in many respects. Aug 3, 2007
United Russia Alone on Top in Legislative Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A pro-Kremlin party is the clear frontrunner in Russia, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 46 per cent of respondents would back United Russia (YR) in this year's election to the State Duma. Jul 30, 2007
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