A large majority of Russians—75 percent—now say Moscow should mend relations with the United States and other Western countries, according to a new nationwide survey conducted by the Levada Center in late November.

Only 16 percent of respondents did not believe Russia should mend its relations with the West, while 10 percent were unable to give an answer.

51 percent of those surveyed say NATO member countries have no reason to fear Russia, while 39 percent thought otherwise. At the same time, 54 percent of those surveyed believed that Russia has a reason to fear NATO member countries, while 36 percent said the military alliance poses no reasonable threat.

Respondents were also asked about Russia's relations with Ukraine. 70 percent believed Russia should improve its relations with Ukraine. One fifth (20 percent) did not see this as necessary, while one tenth (10 percent) did not answer.

54 percent of the respondents believed Russia is now internationally isolated. 39 percent did not agree with this assertion, and 8 percent were undecided.

The Levada Center's poll also shows that two-thirds of Russians (65 percent) believe that Russia should continue its current policies, despite Western sanctions, 26 percent believe a compromise should be sought, a common ground in order to end the sanctions. In March, these figures were at 72 percent and 21 percent respectively.

For 71 percent of Russians, the introduction of sanctions have not resulted in serious problems, however, 23 percent said they are now struggling as a result of the sanctions.

The survey also asked Russians to rate their levels of sympathy for several countries. Attitudes about the United States were 70 percent negative (21 percent positive); for the EU, 60 percent were negative (29 percent positive); for Ukraine, 63 percent were negative (27 percent positive); and for Belarus, 83 percent were positive (8 percent negative).