Putin's approval rating in Russia has been falling for the sixth consecutive week
For the sixth week in a row, the Russian state-run sociological research center VTsIOM has recorded a decline in Putin’s approval rating.
This was reported by Meduza.
According to a survey conducted April 6–12, the approval rating stood at 66.7%, down 1.1 percentage points from the previous week. The trust rating also fell to 72% (down 1.8 percentage points).
Support for the ruling United Russia party is also falling—to 27.3%.
At the same time, the ratings of other parties are rising: “New People” — 12.4%, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) — 10.9%, the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) — 10.8%, and “Fair Russia” — 5.2%.
Another polling center had previously also recorded a decline in ratings, but in April reported an increase to 76%.
It is noted that in recent weeks, these centers have begun publishing their data with a delay.
Russian authorities are considering revising their policy on strict internet restrictions.
In the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation, mobile internet has been completely shut down.
In Russia, government agencies have once again shut down the entire internet.
