Ukraine

Approval Ratings in Ukraine, Russia Highlight Differences

Worldwide low 4% of Ukrainians approve of their country’s leadership

July 31, 2009

Marking a worldwide low, 4% of Ukrainians approve of their country’s leadership, and the leadership of the country’s president and prime minister do not fare well separately. In contrast, 56% of Russians approve of their country’s leadership and are even more approving of the country’s president and prime minister.More ...

Ukrainians May Oppose President’s Pro-Western Goals

Most Ukrainians say leaders are taking country in the wrong direction

October 1, 2008

While Ukraine’s president pursues pro-Western goals, a strong majority of Ukrainians (65%) say their country’s leadership is taking the country in the wrong direction.More ...

Pre-Crisis, Little Confidence in Ukraine’s Government

September 4, 2008

With Ukraine’s government in political turmoil, Gallup reveals that earlier this year, 75% of Ukrainians did not have confidence in their national government.

Ukrainians See More Value in Ties With Russia Than U.S.

Russian leadership viewed more positively than U.S. leadership

February 15, 2008

Russia is voicing concerns about the implications of Ukraine joining NATO. Slightly less than half of Ukrainians surveyed tell Gallup that close relations with Russia are more important even if they might harm relations with the United States.More ...

Ukrainians Choose Russia Over U.S.

February 15, 2008

Just 10% of Ukrainians say it is more important to have a good relationship with the United States than with Russia, compared to 46% who think the country’s relationship with Russia is more important.

Few Ukrainians Confident in National Institutions

Religious organizations, military, and media receive the highest marks

January 11, 2008

Ukraine’s new government has much to overcome, as confidence in national institutions remains low. Ukrainians have little confidence in their national government, judicial system, and the honesty of elections. Most Ukrainians believe corruption is widespread throughout the government and within businesses.More ...