Putin's Approval Rating Drops to Lowest Level Since Ukraine Invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for the seventh consecutive week, reaching its lowest point since the invasion of Ukraine. Public distrust in Putin has also reportedly hit a record high, according to various surveys.

24 Apr, 10:02 — 24 Apr, 21:07

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Why this matters

Vladimir Putin's approval rating is a key indicator of internal stability in Russia, especially amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. A significant and sustained drop could signal growing public discontent, potentially impacting his long-term grip on power and the Kremlin's domestic policies. It also provides insight into the effectiveness of state propaganda and censorship in shaping public opinion.

Key entitiesVladimir Putin VTsIOM (Russian Public Opinion Research Center)Telegram Genadij Z Emmanuel Macron

The Story

What 21 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen to 65.6%
This is the lowest approval rating since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
The decline has been continuous for seven consecutive weeks
The data comes from the Russian state polling institution VTsIOM

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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Putin's approval rating is 65.6%

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The decline in approval has been ongoing for seven consecutive weeks

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The fall in approval is linked to the end of VPN services and internet blockades

agreed·observadordanasdelfi-lthotnews

Russia faces a potential repeat of the 1917 revolution due to growing dissatisfaction

unverified·jutarnji-list

Putin's defense of internet blockades is against 'terrorism'

unverified·die-presse

Where they diverge

Primary cause of the approval rating drop

observadordanasdelfi-lthotnews

Directly linked to internet disruptions and the blocking of VPN services/Telegram

balkan-webn1-serbiaukrainska-pravdameduzastraits-times

A general decline in trust and approval without specifying a single cause, though some mention internet issues as a contributing factor

Implications of the falling approval rating

jutarnji-list

Could lead to a repeat of the 1917 Bolshevik revolution if not addressed urgently

fazdie-presse

Indicates a potential power struggle behind the scenes within the Kremlin, particularly regarding internet blockades

dnevnik-bgmeduza

Highlights a record level of distrust even among state-controlled pollsters, suggesting a significant shift in public sentiment

Coverage gaps

The specific warning from the Communist Party leader about a potential 1917 revolution

Reportedjutarnji-list

Missingobservadordanasdelfi-lt+6

Putin's justification for internet blockades as a defense against 'terrorism'

Reporteddie-presse

Missingobservadordanasdelfi-lt+6

The renaming of the FSB espionage academy in honor of the Cheka founder

Reportedla-vanguardia

Missingobservadordanasdelfi-lt+6

Coverage matrix(21 sources)

1–10 of 21

	Reuters	ukrainska-pravda	faz	irozhlas	die-presse	digi24	delfi-lt	n1-serbia	national-post	observador
Primary cause of the approval rating drop
Implications of the falling approval rating
The specific warning from the Communist Party leader about a potential 1917 revolution
Putin's justification for internet blockades as a defense against 'terrorism'
The renaming of the FSB espionage academy in honor of the Cheka founder

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

Excellent (84/100)

21 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

Far L

Left6

Left (6)

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Center8

Center (8)

digi24jutarnji-listexpress-tribunebalkan-webirozhlasReutersdelfi-ltklix-ba

Right7

Right (7)

national-postobservadorfazukrinformstraits-timesla-vanguardiadie-presse

Far R

Geographic diversity— 18 regions34/34

Romania2Serbia2Ukraine2Canada1Portugal1Croatia1Germany1Pakistan1Bulgaria1Albania1Czech Republic1Intl1Singapore1Lithuania1Spain1Bosnia1Russia1Austria1

Political spectrum

LeftCenterRight

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danas

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hotnews

ukrainska-pravda

digi24

jutarnji-list

balkan-web

irozhlas

reuters

delfi-lt

klix-ba

ukrinform

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observador

faz

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

meduzacenter-leftleftanalytical—Emphasizes high distrust, critical of regime

danascenter-leftcenter-leftanalytical—Critical of internet attacks, linking to rating drop

n1-serbiacenter-left

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage generally leans center-left, with most outlets critically reporting on Putin's declining approval and linking it to internet censorship, while some also highlight internal dissent or broader geopolitical tensions.

Sources

Showing 6 of 21 sources

ReutersVery High1d ago

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation - Reuters

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation Reuters

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ukrainska-pravda1d ago

Putin's approval rating has fallen for seventh consecutive week, Russian state polling institution says

Trust in Putin among Russians has fallen to 65.6% – the lowest figure since 2022.

By Oleksandr Shumilin

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national-postMostly Factual1d ago

Billionaire Russian oligarch’s daughters can’t get off Canada’s sanctions list

In May 2022, Laura and Katia Fridman were added to the sanctions list, along with their mother, just for being family members of Mikhail Fridman, an associate of Vladimir Putin

By Adrian Humphreys

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation - The Straits Times

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation The Straits Times

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meduza1d ago

Nearly 1 in 4 Russians say they distrust Putin, highest share since start of full-scale war

Trust in Vladimir Putin has fallen to 71 percent and his approval rating to 65.6 percent, according to new data from the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM). Some 24.1 percent of respondents said they do not trust Putin, and 23.3 percent do not approve of his performance as president.

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ukrinformMixed1d ago

Erdogan could be key go-between with Putin, says Crimean Tatar leader

Türkiye’s experience in mediation and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s ability to maintain dialogue with Russian leader Vladimir Putin could make him an effective negotiator – both in peace efforts and in securing the release of Ukrainian detainees.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: die-presse · 24 Apr, 08:29|Full coverage: 21 · 13h|Window: 13h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

die-presse24 Apr, 08:29First to report

Acht Wochen nach Beginn rechtfertigt Putin erstmals die Internet-Sperre

2h later

meduza24 Apr, 10:02

Nearly 1 in 4 Russians say they distrust Putin, highest share since start of full-scale war

ukrainska-pravda24 Apr, 10:37

Putin's approval rating has fallen for seventh consecutive week, Russian state polling institution says

klix-ba24 Apr, 10:48

Putinov izaslanik Kirill Dmitriev: Njemačkoj prijeti nepopravljiv ekonomski kolaps

la-vanguardia24 Apr, 11:45

Putin renombra la academia de espionaje del FSB en honor al fundador de la Cheka

hotnews24 Apr, 11:53

Popularitatea lui Vladimir Putin a căzut la cel mai scăzut nivel de când a început războiul. Două posibile explicații

n1-serbia24 Apr, 12:37

Dy dekada në pushtet/ Më i ulëti që nga pushtimi i Ukrainës, bie sërish popullariteti i Putinit, çfarë zbuluan sondazhet ruse

ukrinform24 Apr, 15:39

Erdogan could be key go-between with Putin, says Crimean Tatar leader

dnevnik-bg24 Apr, 16:13

Недоверието към Путин достигна рекорд във войната дори според държавни анкетьори

express-tribune24 Apr, 16:39

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami

danas24 Apr, 17:02

„Ovo više nije statistička greška, već simptom“: Putinov rejting u padu sedmu nedelju zaredom, ovo su današnji podaci

faz24 Apr, 17:25

Russland: Mit Zettel und Stift verteidigt Putin die Internetblockade

2h later

jutarnji-list24 Apr, 19:29

Dramatično upozorenje Putinu: ‘Reagiraj hitno, inače nam slijedi nova 1917.!‘

digi2424 Apr, 19:31

Macron avertizează că trăim un „moment unic” în care Trump, Putin şi Xi Jinping „se opun cu îndârjire europenilor”

observador24 Apr, 19:35

Taxa de aprovação de Putin cai para níveis pré-guerra

2h later

national-post24 Apr, 21:07Latest update

Billionaire Russian oligarch’s daughters can’t get off Canada’s sanctions list

Story evolution

The narrative evolved from simply reporting the statistical drop to analyzing its causes, particularly internet censorship, and then to speculating on its broader political implications for Putin's regime and Russia's stability.

Initial Reports of DeclineApril 24 morning

Early reports from state pollsters confirm a seven-week consecutive drop in Putin's approval rating to 65.6%, the lowest since the Ukraine invasion.

Attribution and AnalysisApril 24 midday

Outlets begin to link the decline to increased internet censorship, VPN blocks, and the blocking of Telegram, while also noting the significance of state pollster data.

Broader Implications and ContextApril 24 afternoon

Some articles explore the potential political ramifications, including warnings of internal unrest, suggestions of power struggles, and the broader geopolitical context.

Putin's Approval Rating Drops to Lowest Level Since Ukraine Invasion

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(21 sources)

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation - Reuters

Putin's approval rating has fallen for seventh consecutive week, Russian state polling institution says

Billionaire Russian oligarch’s daughters can’t get off Canada’s sanctions list

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation - The Straits Times

Nearly 1 in 4 Russians say they distrust Putin, highest share since start of full-scale war

Erdogan could be key go-between with Putin, says Crimean Tatar leader

Coverage Timeline

Acht Wochen nach Beginn rechtfertigt Putin erstmals die Internet-Sperre

Nearly 1 in 4 Russians say they distrust Putin, highest share since start of full-scale war

Putin's approval rating has fallen for seventh consecutive week, Russian state polling institution says

Putinov izaslanik Kirill Dmitriev: Njemačkoj prijeti nepopravljiv ekonomski kolaps

Putin renombra la academia de espionaje del FSB en honor al fundador de la Cheka

Popularitatea lui Vladimir Putin a căzut la cel mai scăzut nivel de când a început războiul. Două posibile explicații

Putinov rejting najniži od početka rata u Ukrajini

Putino reitingas krenta septintą savaitę iš eilės

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation - The Straits Times

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation - Reuters

Co je ‚ruský Tchaj-wan‘?

Dy dekada në pushtet/ Më i ulëti që nga pushtimi i Ukrainës, bie sërish popullariteti i Putinit, çfarë zbuluan sondazhet ruse

Erdogan could be key go-between with Putin, says Crimean Tatar leader

Недоверието към Путин достигна рекорд във войната дори според държавни анкетьори

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami

„Ovo više nije statistička greška, već simptom“: Putinov rejting u padu sedmu nedelju zaredom, ovo su današnji podaci

Russland: Mit Zettel und Stift verteidigt Putin die Internetblockade

Dramatično upozorenje Putinu: ‘Reagiraj hitno, inače nam slijedi nova 1917.!‘

Macron avertizează că trăim un „moment unic” în care Trump, Putin şi Xi Jinping „se opun cu îndârjire europenilor”

Taxa de aprovação de Putin cai para níveis pré-guerra

Billionaire Russian oligarch’s daughters can’t get off Canada’s sanctions list

Story evolution

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Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(21 sources)

Story evolution

Political spectrum