Zelensky's approval rating stands at 57% despite Trump's claims of 4% support

President Trump recently claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has a 4% approval rating, suggesting Ukraine should hold elections. This statement came after U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine. However, recent polls contradict Trump's claim. A survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology shows that 57% of Ukrainians trust Zelensky, an increase from 52% in December 2024. Additionally, 69% approved of his actions in an October 2024 poll. Zelensky responded to Trump's assertion, stating that 58% of the population has confidence in him. He attributed the low approval claim to disinformation from Russia. Current polls indicate Zelensky's support remains significantly higher than Trump's recent approval ratings.