Trust in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rose to 62% in early March after a decline in February. At the same time, most Ukrainians oppose holding elections before the war ends.
These are the results of a KIIS poll conducted on March 1–8, 2026. According to the data, trust in the president increased from 53% in mid-February to 62%, while 32% of respondents said they do not trust him.
The study shows that trust stood at 61% in late January before dropping in February. KIIS notes that the decline may have been linked to expectations regarding negotiations and a lack of progress.
By early March, the figures had effectively returned to late January levels. At the same time, only 28% of Ukrainians said they “fully” trust the president, while 34% said they “rather” trust him.
The poll also found that most Ukrainians do not support holding elections during the war. Only 12% of respondents believe elections should be held before hostilities end.
Another 13% support elections after a ceasefire and security guarantees. Meanwhile, 69% say elections should only take place after a final peace agreement and the full end of the war.
KIIS notes that this view dominates regardless of trust in the president, although demand for elections is somewhat higher among those who do not trust Zelenskyy.
The survey was conducted via telephone interviews among 1,003 respondents in government-controlled areas of Ukraine.