Putin’s popularity on the rise since war in Ukraine: independent poll

Approximately 83% of Russians approve of the action of Vladimir Putinwhich gained 12 points in popularity from February, according to the poll published Thursday by the independent Russian Levada institute, its first poll since the start of the offensive in Ukraine.

Only 15% of Russians say they do not approve of the president’s action (-12% in one month) and 2% have no opinion.

Prime Minister Mikhail Missouri gained 11 points (71%, against 60% in February) and the government 15 points (70% against 55% in February).

Previous polls had been made public in recent weeks and already showed Putin’s approval rating of 80% or more, but they were conducted by pro-government institutions.

Vladimir Putin justified the Russian military offensive against Ukraine accusing it of having organized a genocide of the Russian-speaking population and of serving as a springboard for NATO, an existential threat to Russia.

This message is broadcast daily by the state media, while critical voices have been forced into silence or into exile, under penalty of severe criminal sanctions in case of words that denigrate the action of the Russian army.

Russia also banned some of the social networks – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok – accused of having an anti-government editorial line.

Source: Elcomercio

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