Putin’s Approval Rating Plummets Amidst Fuel Crisis
According to polling data from two major Russian state-linked survey organizations, President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating has experienced its fastest weekly decline since late 2022. This drop, attributed in part to a growing fuel crisis and deteriorating economic sentiment, has seen the share of Russians approving of his performance fall significantly, with disapproval reaching its highest point since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Public trust in Putin and support for the Russian government have also weakened, marking the most unfavorable levels recorded since the start of the war.
John Q. Hosedrinker