Zelenskyy to lose presidential election to Zaluzhnyy - 30% to 65%, - Economist
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains the most popular Ukrainian politician, but he may lose the election to Valerii Zaluzhnyi if he runs.
This is reported by The Economist, Censor.NET informs.
According to the publication, many Ukrainians are clearly disappointed with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"Internal polling revealed to The Economist shows that while Mr Zelensky remains Ukraine’s most popular current politician, he would lose a future election by 30% to 65% to to Valery Zaluzhny, his former top general, who has yet to enter politics," the article says.
The publication also writes that Zelenskyy, instead of seeking broader support, is increasingly relying on his closest supporters.
"There is no one who is ready to say no to him, and he is making mistakes," said one of the interlocutors.
Trump's statements about Zelenskyy's rating
The day before, Trump said that elections should be held in Ukraine, as Zelenskyy's approval rating had fallen to 4%.
As of the first half of February 2025, 57% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while 37% do not, according to a KIIS survey.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the statements about his 4% rating disinformation.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump called Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections" because he allegedly convinced America to "spend $350 billion on the war".
