The president’s decision was largely the result of the chancellor’s initiative,” Wadephul said. “Friedrich Merz played an important role in the process, as he made clear from the very beginning that he supports Ukraine.

In response, 65 percent of Trump voters backed the provision of arms to Ukraine, almost three times the 22 percent who opposed the move. The results suggest a shift in attitudes among Trump supporters toward aid for Ukraine over the past six months.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants cease-fire negotiations next week and would be willing to meet directly and Russian President Vladimir Putin.