Zelenskyy's approval rating dropped significantly in April
Sociologists have noted a decline in public trust in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy compared to March. They also assessed Ukrainians’ support for the idea of a second term for him.
This is according to a study by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).
According to the poll, 58% of Ukrainians currently trust the president, while 36% do not. The trust-distrust balance stands at +22%.
Sociologists note that in March 2026, the figures were higher: the trust level was 62%, and distrust was 32%, resulting in a balance of +30%.
“Compared to March 2026, the trust level has dropped slightly. Specifically, the share of those who trust V. Zelenskyy has dropped from 62% to 58%, while the share of those who do not trust him has risen from 32% to 36%. Accordingly, the trust-distrust balance was +30% in March compared to +22% now,” the sociologists noted.
It is also specified that among those who trust the president, 25% do so “completely,” and 33% “tend to trust him.” Among those who do not trust him, 18% “do not trust him at all” and another 18% “tend not to trust him.”
As a reminder, Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the start of his presidency.
Prior to this, Donald Trump’s approval rating had dropped to a critical 36%, a significant decline from the start of his term, when the U.S. president had 47%.
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