Zelensky’s Approval Rating Rises After Trump’s “Dictator” Remark
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s approval rating has risen by 10 percentage points following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks calling him a “dictator,” according to a new poll.
A survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) found that 67% of Ukrainians now trust Zelensky, up from 57% the previous month.
The poll, conducted between February 14 and March 4, covered a period that included Trump’s controversial comments and the heated Oval Office confrontation, which ended with the Ukrainian delegation being expelled from the White House.
Anton Grushetsky, executive director of KIIS, attributed the rise in support to a sense of national unity. “We are witnessing a process of unification of society against the backdrop of new challenges facing Ukraine,” he said.
Support for Zelensky remained strong across most of the country, though slightly lower in the eastern regions, where trust stood at 60%.
Ukraine Receives First Funds from UK’s Frozen Russian Assets
Ukraine has received the first installment of $1 billion from the United Kingdom, sourced from frozen Russian assets, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced.
“These funds will be used to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities,” Shmyhal said, adding that Kyiv expects all Russian sovereign assets to be confiscated and redirected to support Ukraine.
Russia to Build Drone Factory in Belarus
Russia plans to establish a drone production facility in Belarus, citing the need to enhance security for its ally.
Belarusian state media reported that the project was proposed by Kremlin deputy chief of staff Maxim Oreshkin during his visit to Minsk, where President Alexander Lukashenko endorsed the initiative.
“It’s crucial for Belarus to have its own drone production facilities to strengthen both its economy and national security,” Oreshkin stated.
According to officials, the factory could manufacture up to 100,000 drones annually once fully operational. Discussions are ongoing regarding its location and construction timeline.
Belarus remains under Western sanctions for its role in supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its crackdown on political opposition.
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