Ukrainians Do Not Want Wartime Elections, Zelensky's Support Rises to 62% – Economist Poll

Ukrainians Do Not Want Wartime Elections, Zelensky's Support Rises to 62% – Economist Poll

March 13, 2025: The popularity of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to rise. A recent survey conducted by The Economist found that 62% of Ukrainians support Zelensky, while the same percentage opposes holding elections during wartime.

According to The Economist’s latest poll, Zelensky’s approval rating now stands at 62%, up from 57% in a poll conducted by the Kyiv International Institute for Sociology last month.

Public Opinion on Wartime Elections

Under Ukraine’s constitution, no elections can be held as long as the country remains under martial law. Due to the ongoing war, Ukraine is still under martial law.

According to a survey by Ipsos:
🔹 62% of Ukrainians believe elections should not be held until the war ends.
🔹 19% support holding elections during a ceasefire.
🔹 Only 14% want elections to be held as soon as possible.

Political Unrest in Ukraine & Trump's Potential ‘Regime Change’ Plan

Analysts suggest that Donald Trump is secretly communicating with Zelensky’s opposition to push for political changes in Ukraine. However, Ipsos’ survey indicates that if an election were held today, Zelensky would win decisively, defeating his closest rival, former military chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, by a wide margin.

War-torn Ukrainians do not want elections at this time. Meanwhile, Trump’s efforts to strengthen ties with Putin are further boosting Zelensky’s popularity, solidifying his grip on power.