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Putin's Approval Ratings Plummet Amid Rising Criticism

4/22/2026

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval ratings are falling amid rising criticism from business leaders and military officials.
Complaints about government failures surface, challenging the narrative of Putin as a "good tsar" misled by advisers.
There is no organized opposition to Putin's rule.
Putin's party polls at 27.3%, the lowest since 2022.

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Story summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval ratings are falling amid rising criticism from business leaders and military officials.
Complaints about government failures surface, challenging the narrative of Putin as a "good tsar" misled by advisers.
There is no organized opposition to Putin's rule.
Putin's party polls at 27.3%, the lowest since 2022.