Putin's Falling Approval: Analyzing the Decline
Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has decreased for seven consecutive weeks, reaching its lowest since the Ukraine invasion in February 2022. Despite his long-standing rule and previous high ratings, recent economic issues and state measures have impacted public perception.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval ratings have dipped for the seventh consecutive week, now standing at 65.6%, the lowest since the Ukraine invasion began in February 2022, reports state pollster VTsIOM.
Putin, the predominant figure in Russian politics since his appointment as acting president eight years post-Soviet Union collapse, faces a potential historical milestone. If he completes his current term, he will surpass Josef Stalin to become Russia's longest-serving leader since Empress Catherine the Great.
Economic contractions and restrictions on internet freedoms have contributed to this decline, challenging Putin's widespread support, which once soared post-Ukraine invasion. Public discourse around true sentiments remains intensely debated amid ongoing state censorship.
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