Trust in Zelensky is growing again: after fluctuations in late fall, more than 60% of Ukrainians support the president
15 December 2025 15:27
The level of trust in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains high and shows signs of growth at the end of the year. According to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, 61% of Ukrainians trust him, while 32% express distrust, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
What the survey shows
According to the survey, the balance of trust and distrust in the president is 29%, which indicates a significant predominance of positive assessments.
KIIS notes that in early October, these figures were almost the same, but the situation changed in November and December.
The survey shows clear dynamics:
- in late November, 49% of respondents trusted Zelenskyy,
- in early December, this figure rose to 63%,
- in the period of December 8-13 – to 65%.
This may indicate a short-term increase in support amid current events and government decisions.
How the research was conducted
The survey was conducted from November 26 to December 13 by telephone interviews among 547 respondents in all regions of Ukraine in the government-controlled territory. The survey covered issues of war and peace, trust in Western partners and the internal situation in the country.
The KIIS emphasizes that in times of war, in addition to the standard statistical error, additional systematic deviations are possible, but the overall trend remains indicative.
The level of trust in the president remains volatile
Sociologists emphasize that the level of trust in the president remains volatile and can change depending on the military situation, economic expectations, and international signals. At the same time, the current figures show that Zelenskyy maintains a strong position in public opinion, despite public fatigue from the war and continued uncertainty.
Against this backdrop, KIIS also records low support for the idea of holding elections before the ceasefire – another indicator that society is currently relying on the stability of the government during the war.
