There is wide support for Russia sanctions, protecting allies after invasion - CBS News poll

U.S. actions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — including sanctions and protecting NATO allies nearby — find wide, bipartisan support from Americans. 

But Americans also voice concern about the conflict widening further. And so those who plan to watch President Biden's State of the Union address say the war — even more so than the economy, inflation, and the pandemic — is the top thing they want to hear about tonight.

There's also a widespread sense of the importance of these unfolding events: 87% say the invasion of Ukraine matters to U.S. interests, including a majority 58% who say they matter a lot.