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Ukrainians reject early elections as trust in leadership improves amid peace talks
Public opposition to holding national elections during wartime has deepened in Ukraine, as new polling reveals a rebound in trust toward President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The survey, conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, shows that only 9 percent of Ukrainians support organizing elections before the ongoing conflict ends, a process currently banned under martial law.
Analysts suggest this reluctance reflects concerns that elections amid military operations could destabilize national unity. The study also indicates renewed confidence in Zelenskyy, whose approval rating has climbed to 61 percent after a recent drop linked to corruption allegations involving senior officials. The president’s dismissal of his long-time aide Andriy Yermak appears to have restored part of the public’s confidence in his leadership.
“The insistence on holding elections during wartime is widely viewed as an attempt to undermine the country,” noted KIIS executive director Anton Hrushetskyi. The researcher’s statement underscores the perception that external pressure for early voting could weaken Kyiv’s negotiating position and domestic cohesion.
The poll’s findings come as Zelenskyy proposed a significant concession in peace discussions, offering to forgo Ukraine’s pursuit of NATO membership in return for solid Western security guarantees. The shift marks a major strategic adjustment ahead of ongoing negotiations with Russia, as Ukrainian leaders seek to balance sovereignty concerns with the need for lasting security arrangements.
