Zelenskyy's popularity dips as polls show Zaluzhnyi leads trust ratings

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former Commander-in-Chief, continues to hold the highest public trust, according to a Rating Group poll cited by kiszo.net. Zaluzhnyi commands a 70% popularity index among Ukrainians.

Following closely is Mykhailo Fedorov, who has seen a significant boost in his approval ratings. His support has climbed from 35% to 65% in just one week, a surge attributed to public demonstrations in his favor after his dismissal. Kirilo Budanov, the former head of intelligence and current head of the presidential office, also maintains strong public backing at 62%.

Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's popularity has seen a decline, with his approval rating now at 59%. Amidst these shifts in public sentiment, Zelenskyy has reportedly called for new trilateral negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States to take place before the autumn, as reported by Ukrinform via Karpatinfo.