Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s approval rating has jumped 10% since tensions with Washington escalated last month, according to a new poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS). Trust in Zelenskyy rose to 67% in March — up from 57% in February — as residents rallied around leadership during a rocky diplomatic period. 💥
The survey, conducted between February 14 and March 4, followed a heated exchange between Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump during an Oval Office meeting. Analysts say the friction may have backfired, with KIIS Director Anton Hrushetskyi stating Ukrainians viewed the U.S. stance as an 'attack on the whole of Ukraine.'
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the poll highlights shifting priorities as Kyiv navigates its reliance on Western military aid. 🛡️ 'This isn’t just about politics — it’s about national pride,' one Kyiv resident told Reuters.
