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Zelensky's Approval Plummets Amid Corruption Crisis and Protests

8/7/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faces a significant blow to his popularity, with approval ratings plummeting 7% to 58% after a failed effort to control anti-corruption agencies. This misstep ignited protests and drew international condemnation. Although he has since reversed the contentious law, public trust remains shaky, with rampant corruption still a pressing concern.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faces a significant blow to his popularity, with approval ratings plummeting 7% to 58% after a failed effort to control anti-corruption agencies. This misstep ignited protests and drew international condemnation. Although he has since reversed the contentious law, public trust remains shaky, with rampant corruption still a pressing concern.