Putin's confidence ratings have fallen to their lowest levels in 20 years around the world, research shows
Putin's confidence ratings have fallen to their lowest levels in 20 years around the world, research showsIn the US, only 6% of people polled said they trusted Russian President Vladimir Putin to do the right thing on the global stage.A Pew Research Center survey found that Putin's approval ratings have dropped to record lows.Only one country had a majority of respondents approving of how Putin deals with global affairs.
"Over the last two decades, ratings for Putin have been on a downward trend in many countries," the researchers wrote."But in 2022, these numbers reached record lows in every nation where trends are available, with double-digit declines in most since the last survey year." While the survey didn't ask interviewees any questions about the war in Ukraine, Pew said most interviews were conducted after the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February. The findings show how the war has shaped public opinion, the researchers said.