Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Ukraine's Elections Remain Frozen Amidst War, Approval Ratings
Ukraine can't hold elections right now because of the war and martial law.
President Zelenskyy is still popular, with around 67% of people approving of him.
He says he is open to elections after peace returns.
Some people are unhappy with corruption and how things are run.
Even though many Ukrainians trust the President, they don't trust the government or courts as much.
The President's support is not as high as it was during the start of the war, and any future elections would likely happen during difficult times.
Ukraine's elections are postponed due to martial law, which has been extended until November 2025.
President Zelenskyy's approval rating is at 67%, though lower than his wartime peak.
Zelenskyy has signaled openness to elections once circumstances permit, with a ceasefire needed.
Public trust in Zelenskyy has dropped due to corruption concerns and governance issues.
Confidence in Ukrainian institutions is mixed, with high trust in the military but low in government and judiciary.
- Who
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people.
- What
- The political status of potential elections in Ukraine.
- When
- Martial law is in place until at least November 5, 2025.
- Where
- Ukraine.
- Why
- Elections are currently impossible due to the ongoing war and martial law.
Concerns About Corruption and Governance
President's Response
Anti-Corruption Measures
Concerns About Corruption and Governance
Protests erupted due to government actions perceived as undermining anti-corruption bodies.
President's Response
President Zelenskyy and his party reversed the decision to curtail independence of anti-corruption bodies and submitted new legislation.
- Zelenskyy's Approval
- 67%
- Government Approval
- 35%
- Military Trust
- Above 90%
- Judiciary Trust
- 27%
- Confidence in Elections
- Around 42%