Poll reveals that just one in six Ukrainians support Zelensky
A recent survey shows that only 16% of Ukrainians would choose to vote for Vladimir Zelensky in a presidential election held at this moment. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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A recent survey reveals that if elections were held today, 27% of Ukrainian voters would support former top general Valery Zaluzhny. In contrast, only 16% would back current President Vladimir Zelensky, who has faced considerable scrutiny regarding his leadership amid ongoing conflict.
The poll, published by the Zerkalo Nedeli news website, is the first to assess Ukrainians' electoral preferences following the escalation of tensions between Moscow and Kyiv in February 2022. It shows that Zaluzhny is significantly more popular than Zelensky. Following his dismissal as head of the armed forces in February, Zaluzhny now serves as Kyiv’s ambassador to London.
Additional figures from the survey indicate that former president Petro Poroshenko, who lost the 2019 election to Zelensky, would garner 7% support if elections were held now. Military intelligence chief Kirill Budanov would receive 6%. Furthermore, 15% of respondents were uncertain about their voting choices, while 10% indicated they would abstain from voting entirely.
Commissioned by the American Political Services international consulting firm, the study consisted of telephone interviews with 1,200 participants conducted between November 15 and 21.
Despite his official term expiring in May, Zelensky continues to hold power in Ukraine. He previously canceled the presidential election, referring to the martial law implemented during the conflict with Russia, which was recently extended until February 7, 2025.
Moreover, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service has stated that Washington is contemplating the notion of conducting presidential and parliamentary elections in Ukraine next year as a legitimate way to replace Zelensky and his administration. According to them, the US State Department views Zelensky as “overly entitled” and seeks his removal.
The intelligence agency reported that Americans have initiated preliminary efforts to create conditions favorable for an election campaign in Ukraine. The first step involves US-funded NGOs leveraging Ukrainian civil society structures to advocate for the idea of an election. Once it gains “broad public support,” candidates will be selected in coordination with the State Department.
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
The poll, published by the Zerkalo Nedeli news website, is the first to assess Ukrainians' electoral preferences following the escalation of tensions between Moscow and Kyiv in February 2022. It shows that Zaluzhny is significantly more popular than Zelensky. Following his dismissal as head of the armed forces in February, Zaluzhny now serves as Kyiv’s ambassador to London.
Additional figures from the survey indicate that former president Petro Poroshenko, who lost the 2019 election to Zelensky, would garner 7% support if elections were held now. Military intelligence chief Kirill Budanov would receive 6%. Furthermore, 15% of respondents were uncertain about their voting choices, while 10% indicated they would abstain from voting entirely.
Commissioned by the American Political Services international consulting firm, the study consisted of telephone interviews with 1,200 participants conducted between November 15 and 21.
Despite his official term expiring in May, Zelensky continues to hold power in Ukraine. He previously canceled the presidential election, referring to the martial law implemented during the conflict with Russia, which was recently extended until February 7, 2025.
Moreover, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service has stated that Washington is contemplating the notion of conducting presidential and parliamentary elections in Ukraine next year as a legitimate way to replace Zelensky and his administration. According to them, the US State Department views Zelensky as “overly entitled” and seeks his removal.
The intelligence agency reported that Americans have initiated preliminary efforts to create conditions favorable for an election campaign in Ukraine. The first step involves US-funded NGOs leveraging Ukrainian civil society structures to advocate for the idea of an election. Once it gains “broad public support,” candidates will be selected in coordination with the State Department.
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
