# Most Americans think the war's outcome in Ukraine affects U.S. security

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/politics/most-americans-think-the-wars-outcome-in-ukraine-affects-u-s-security/

> Indexed question in Politics.

## Reading

Verasight surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults from September 25 to 30, 2026. 77.6% of Americans say the outcome of the war in Ukraine directly affects U.S. national security, including 33.1% who say it affects it a lot. 22.4% say it doesn't.

Some 44.5% say the outcome affects U.S. security a little. The question asks about the war's outcome, not about any particular policy toward Ukraine.

## Topline

In your opinion, does the outcome of the war in Ukraine directly affect American National Security interests?

Most Americans think the war's outcome in Ukraine affects U.S. security.

- Yes, a little: 44.5%
- Yes, a lot: 33.1%
- No: 22.4%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-30
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.4%
- Module: Technology, Security, and Global Affairs
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-114](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-114)

## Citation

APSA Omnibus Survey #2026-153, fielded September 25-30, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.4%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-114](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-114)