Poll: Russians See The U.S. As A Greater Threat Than The Islamic State

U.S. Army M1 Abrams tank attends firing exercise after the inauguration ceremony of bilateral military training between U.S. and Polish troops in Zagan, Poland, January 30, 2017. U.S.-led Western military alliance NATO has bolstered its forces along Russia's borders over the past year and both sides have accused the other of instigating a wider conflict. KACPER PEMPEL/REUTERS

Newsweek: Russians Think US Military Is Way More Dangerous Than ISIS: Report

The majority of Russians view the U.S. as the single greatest military threat to their country, above the collective forces of NATO, China or the Islamic State militant group (ISIS), according to a Moscow public opinion research institute.

The state-run Russian Public Opinion Research Center conducted a recent survey that found 63 percent of Russians view the U.S. as the primary threat to Russia's national defense. Relations between the two powers fell sharply during the presidency of President Barack Obama, and though they were expected to recover after President Donald Trump's election, ties have become strained over differences in foreign policy in Europe and the Middle East, particularly in Syria.

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Update: Poll shows Russians see US and Ukraine as main sources of military threat (TASS)

WNU Editor: The Pentagon is helping to make this case .... Pentagon: 'Russia Is The No. 1 Threat To The U.S.' (December 5, 2016).