Poll shows that Ukrainians’ confidence in Zelensky has dropped to 52% by 2024.  

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**Ukrainian Trust Zelensky Drops to 52%**

A recent survey by the (KIIS) found that only 52% of Ukrainians trust President . This is a drop of seven percentage points from October and 12 points from .

The poll was conducted between December 2 and 17 last year, just as Russia’s war nears its third anniversary. Despite this, most Ukrainians still trust Zelensky to lead the country through the crisis.

**Regional Trust in Zelensky Varies**

However, the level of trust varies depending on the region. In western Ukraine, 60% of people trust Zelensky, while in central Ukraine, it’s 52%. But in southern and eastern Ukraine, where Russia’s war has had a bigger impact, only 46% and 42% of people respectively trust the president.

**Growth in Pessimism**

Other recent surveys have found that there is growing pessimism among Ukrainians about the progress of the war. A separate KIIS survey from December found that nearly 40% of respondents are open to territorial concessions peace, up from % a year ago.

**Russian Military Advances**

Meanwhile, Russia’s military continues to advance in Ukraine’s east. The Ukrainian army has reported 218 clashes over the past day, with significant Russian losses.

In one notable incident, a Ukrainian-operated jet shot down six Russian cruise missiles during a single mission in December. Two Russian anti-missile and one anti-aircraft vehicle were also damaged or destroyed in an attack on January 6.

**International Reaction**

The international is also taking note of the situation. US President- has pledged to bring Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiating table for peace talks in 2025.

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