New Survey Shows Level of Support for Putin Among Russians

A new public opinion survey conducted by the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) found that a majority of respondents continue to approve of President Vladimir Putin's work as Russia's head of state, while a similar share said they trust the country's leader. Majority of Respondents Express Approval and Trust According to the survey, 66% of respondents said they approve of President Vladimir Putin's performance. Sixteen percent said they disapprove, while 17% said they were undecided. The poll also found that 67% of participants said they trust Vladimir Putin. Twenty percent said they do not trust the president, while 14% did not express a definite opinion.