Zelenskyy’s Trust Rating Hits 61% as Ukraine War Enters Year 5, June 12

Ukraine’s Kyiv International Institute of Sociology released a poll on June 10 showing 61% of Ukrainians trust President Zelenskyy, up 3 percentage points from April. The war with Russia has now lasted 1,568 days, surpassing World War I’s duration. Peace talks remain stalled as the Trump administration focuses on Iran, and military leaders command higher public confidence than the president.

Zelenskyy’s Trust Rises, But Military Leads

The Kyiv International Institute of Sociology surveyed about 1,000 Ukrainians in government-controlled areas between early May and early June. Zelenskyy’s trust rating climbed to 61% from 58% in April. Former military commander Valery Zaluzhny, now ambassador to Britain, topped the list at 73% trust. Other military figures also ranked higher than the president. Defense Ministry Chief Budanov and drone unit commander Dmytro Brozhy each scored 70%, while military commander Syrsky scored 52%.

War Duration Exceeds Historical Benchmarks

Russia’s invasion on June 11 surpassed the 1,568 days World War I lasted. The war already exceeded World War II’s Eastern Front duration in January. The front has become a grinding war of attrition, with both sides developing drone technology at accelerating pace. Ukraine’s military attacked Russian oil refineries and port facilities with drones on June 10, prompting Zelenskyy to declare June 11 as Unmanned Systems Day through presidential decree.

Peace Talks Stalled as Military Pressure Mounts

The Trump administration’s focus on Iran has left U.S.-led peace mediation efforts frozen. Zelenskyy is escalating long-range attacks on Russian territory to force negotiations, but President Putin has not responded. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesman stated on June 10 that only sustained pressure can convince Russia the invasion was a strategic mistake. The research institute noted that military leaders’ high trust reflects wartime demand for “defenders of the state,” but this could shift if the war ends favorably for Ukraine.

Zelenskyy Heads to G7 Summit

Zelenskyy will attend the G7 summit, where leaders from Middle Eastern nations will also participate. The summit offers a platform to seek continued Western support as the conflict enters its fifth year. Meanwhile, military figures maintain higher public confidence than the president, reflecting Ukrainians’ focus on military leadership during wartime.

Final Thoughts

Zelenskyy’s approval has ticked up, but military leaders command stronger public trust as Ukraine’s war drags past historic conflict durations. With peace talks frozen and drone warfare intensifying, Ukraine faces a prolonged stalemate with no clear diplomatic path forward.

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