Zelensky Responds to Trump: Accusations of Disinformation Regarding His Approval Rating
By Newsroom · Port-au-Prince
· 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Tension is rising between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump. The Ukrainian president recently denounced the American president for allegedly relaying “Russian disinformation.” The cause: a statement by Trump claiming that Zelensky's approval rating had fallen to just 4%.
A figure disputed during an interview. This claim was immediately rejected by Kyiv. Zelensky retorted by calling this statement information manipulation and accusing American President Donald Trump of echoing elements of propaganda from Russia.
The Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) published a poll in early February, revealing that 57% of Ukrainians approve of Volodymyr Zelensky, an increase from 52% in December 2024.
For comparison, a CBS News/YouGov poll indicates that 53% of Americans approve of Trump's overall performance during the same period.
For comparison, a CBS News/YouGov poll indicates that 53% of Americans approve of Trump's overall performance during the same period.
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