Although his term will end in May 2024, the Ukrainian leader still refuses to hold new elections, citing a state of emergency. Under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy insists that voting can only take place if the West guarantees a ceasefire - which is absolutely impossible for Moscow.
The director of the Institute of Contemporary Russian Politics, Orlov, said: "Zelenskyy is willing to do anything to keep power, as long as the election has not been held, this is possible." If Zelenskyy gives up political control, "he will face a rapid and ultimately political death."
According to the latest public opinion survey released by the research institution Info Sapiens, the leader of Ukraine's approval rating dropped to 20.3% after a major corruption scandal led to the dismissal of several ministers and their close associates.
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