Global trust in Russia and Putin at all-time low — survey

As the war in Ukraine continues, trust in the Russian leader is falling around the world, but there are also mixed views about President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

According to a report released Monday by the Pew Research Center, the global perception of Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin, is at an all-time low.

The study, conducted across 24 nations, found that, on average, 82% of respondents say they have little or no confidence in the Russian leader to "do the right thing regarding world affairs."

Confidence in Putin has hit a record low in nine countries, including Germany, where it fell from 14% in 2022 to 8% in 2023.

However, confidence in Putin has reached record highs in India and Indonesia. The share of Indians who express confidence in the Russian president has risen 17 percentage points since Pew first asked the question in 2019. This share is up 7 points in Indonesia, from 36% in 2019 to 43% in 2023.

After Russia invaded Ukraine, views hit record lows in nearly all surveyed countries, with further declines in 2023, particularly in Germany, Israel, and Spain.

Pew also surveyed people's attitudes about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, NATO, and some of the alliance's leaders.

Mixed views about Zelenskyy

Views regarding Zelenskyy are mixed compared with those of Putin.

A median of 51