Over 70% of Ukrainians Hold Zelensky Responsible for Corruption Among His Allies, Poll Shows
- On September 28, the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology published a poll finding that 72% of Ukrainians believe President Volodymyr Zelensky bears personal political responsibility for corruption among his associates.
- Over the past year, Ukraine's government has been hit by major corruption scandals uncovered by anti-corruption agencies, including a recent investigation by The National Anti-Corruption Bureau into Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko's office.
- When asked to select their top three concerns, 50% of respondents named corruption in government, while 40% cited large-scale missile and drone attacks from Russia.
- The institute clarified that respondents view 'responsibility' as political accountability for those around Zelensky; 85% of those distrusting him held him responsible, compared to 3% of those who trust him.
- Data indicates that 72% of respondents believe corruption has increased since Russia's full-scale invasion, while only 6% think it has decreased, underscoring persistent public concern.
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