Russian public opinion

Putin’s approval slides 5 percentage points in one month

Russia’s public approval of President dictator Vladimir Putin fell sharply in June 2026, dropping five percentage points to 74 percent, independent Russian outlet Agentstvo.Novosti reported on July 2, citing a Levada Center survey.

3 July, 02:54 AM

Russia changes polling methods after Putin rating slump

Fear of speaking openly rather than genuine support may increasingly shape Russian public opinion polls, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service said after Russia’s state-run pollster reportedly changed its survey methodology following a sharp decline in approval ratings for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.

19 May, 12:37 PM

State poll records sharp rise in dissatisfaction with Putin

War fatigue, economic uncertainty, and internet restrictions have triggered the sharpest surge in public dissatisfaction with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and his policies in eight years, according to polling data from Russia’s state-run Russian Public Opinion Research Center cited by The Moscow Times on May 18.

18 May, 05:38 PM

Ukrainian drone strikes worry Russians more than war itself, polling shows

The Russian population is more concerned with Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russia’s military and industrial infrastructure than the war against Ukraine itself, a survey conducted May1–3 by pro-Kremlin Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) shows.

15 May, 11:47 PM

Russia withholds Putin’s weekly rating after steepest drop in eight years

Russia’s state-run pollster VTsIOM has not released its weekly trust ratings for politicians, including Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, since April 24, after Putin’s rating fell for seven consecutive weeks, The Moscow Times reported.

5 May, 12:56 PM

Putin turns to repression as public anger spreads across Russia

Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow is facing a surge of public discontent, and law enforcement agencies have answered with a new wave of high-profile political raids and arrests, CNN reported on April 26.

26 April, 06:51 PM

Kremlin faces backlash as Telegram restrictions drive drop in Putin approval

The Kremlin is facing a stronger-than-expected public backlash over intensified censorship measures introduced in recent weeks, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War said in a report released on April 4.

5 April, 11:49 AM

Russia's 'primitive economy' and public apathy aid Putin — former Lithuanian PM

The primitive nature of Russia's economy and a deep-seated culture of public apathy have provided Vladimir Putin with a strategic advantage in sustaining his invasion of Ukraine, former Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė told NV.

27 February, 01:30 PM

War fatigue deepens as Russia’s military economy stalls - video interview

Despite a slight uptick in support for the war, most Russians are tired of it and want it to end, Russian opposition journalist Mikhail Fishman said in an interview with Radio NV on Feb. 3.

4 February, 10:22 AM

Nearly half of Russians support withdrawal of troops from Ukraine

After two and a half years of war, nearly half of Russians support the idea of withdrawing Russian troops from Ukraine, the highest level since Feb. 24, 2022.

21 September 2024, 12:00 PM

Life in hell: Belgorod residents face harsh reality of Putin's war

Attacks on Russian regions bordering Ukraine are increasingly prompting reflection on the consequences of Russia's invasion, yet this hasn't necessarily translated into widespread opposition to dictator Vladimir Putin, Bloomberg reported on March 20.

21 March 2024, 09:47 AM

Russian public opinion