The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created utter chaos in Eastern Europe. But it has clarified one thing in America: Vladimir Putin is a bad guy and Russia is a bad actor on the world stage.
That story comes through loud and clear in recent polling from the Pew Research Center.
More than 9 in 10 Americans (92%) said they have little or no confidence in Putin's handling of world affairs, compared with 6% who said they had at least some confidence.