Zaluzhny leads Ukraine’s confidence rating, with Zelensky in 4th place — poll

TASS · 🇺🇦 public Ukraine · Aug 10, 2026 · 244 words

Russian State Perspective Ukrainian Political Stability

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The article reports on a poll conducted by the Kiev International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) regarding the trust levels of various Ukrainian public figures. It notes that Valery Zaluzhny is the most trusted figure, while President Volodymyr Zelensky has dropped to fourth place.

Propaganda risk 30%

Claims checked 12

Techniques found 2

Topics 2

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What happened

Valery Zaluzhny, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is the most trusted figure by Ukrainians, while Vladimir Zelensky is fourth in Ukraine’s confidence rating, according to a poll by the…

Why it matters

As shown by the poll results posted on the KIIS website, Zaluzhny is trusted by 66% of the polled.

Common ground

He is followed by former Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov (63%), and Zelensky’s chief of staff Kirill Budanov (61%).

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 70% confidence

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Name Calling / Labeling 90% confidence

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Vladimir Zelensky is fourth in Ukraine’s confidence rating, according to a poll by the Kiev International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).”

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One web result (#Mezha) mentions that Zelensky ranked fourth among politicians/officials in a survey, but the other provided evidence for this claim is irrelevant (TV series, Vladimir Putin, NATO relations).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Presidential elections were scheduled to be held in Ukraine in March or April 2024. However, as martial law has been in effect since 24 February 2022 in response to the full-scale Russian invasion of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Ukrainian_presidential_el…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There have been several rounds of peace talks to end the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war since it began with Russia's invasion in February 2022. Russia's president Vladimir Putin seeks recognition of all …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_negotiations_in_the_Russ…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Ukraine and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) started in 1991 following Ukraine's independence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Ukraine-NATO ties gradually stre…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine–NATO_relations

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Claim 2: “Zaluzhny is trusted by 66% of the polled.”

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While Wikipedia mentions Zaluzhny had trust ratings of 87% (Jan 2023) and 88% (Dec 2023), there is no evidence provided that confirms a specific 66% figure from a KIIS poll.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Valerii Fedorovych Zaluzhnyi (Ukrainian: Валерій Федорович Залужний; born 8 July 1973) is a Ukrainian four-star general and diplomat who is currently serving as Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerii_Zaluzhnyi

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Battle of Antonov Airport, also known as the Battle of Hostomel Airport, was a military engagement which occurred at Antonov Airport in Hostomel, Kyiv Oblast, during the Kyiv offensive of the Russ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Antonov_Airport

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During the Russian invasion of Ukraine that started in 2022, both belligerents have built extensive fortifications in the respective theaters of war, which have proven pivotal for the war effort. Vari…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortifications_of_the_Russian_…

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Claim 3: “and Zelensky’s chief of staff Kirill Budanov (61%).”

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A single source (#Mezha) reports that Kyrylo Budanov is trusted by 62% (close to the claim's 61%), but this is not corroborated by other independent sources in the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kyrylo (Ukrainian: Кирило) is a Ukrainian male name of Ancient Greek origin. People with the name include:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrylo

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Operational Group of Russian Forces in Transnistria (OGRF; Romanian: Grupul Operativ al Trupelor Ruse din Transnistria, GOTR; Russian: Оперативная группа российских войск в Приднестровье, romanize…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operational_Group_of_Russian_F…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In March and April 2021, before the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces began massing thousands of personnel and military equipment near Russia's border with Ukraine and in Crim…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prelude_to_the_2022_Russian_in…

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Claim 4: “Valery Zaluzhny, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is the most trusted figure by Ukrainians”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about wholesale distributors in Florida. No evidence regarding a KIIS poll or Zaluzhny's trust rating as the 'most trusted figure' was provided in the evidence block for this specific claim.

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web search NEUTRAL — Find 17 listings related to Wholesale Distributors in Panama City on YP.com. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Wholesale Distributors locations in Panama City, FL.
https://www.yellowpages.com/panama-city-fl/wholesale-distrib…

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web search NEUTRAL — Panhandle Liquidators Panama City, FL Liquidation & Pallet sales locally owned and operated in the panhandle of Florida. Our vast inventory and unbeatable prices make us the go-to destination for indi…
https://panhandleliquidation.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 16, 2022 · We are searching for a friendly, well-organized Wholesale Sales Representative to join our growing team. The Wholesale Sales Representative’s responsibilities include generating leads a…
https://www.facebook.com/panhandlewd/

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Claim 5: “founder of the Azov nationalist unit... Andrey Biletsky... is sixth with 37%.”

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Evidence confirms Andriy Biletsky's identity as the founder of Azov, but no evidence is provided regarding a 37% trust rating in a poll.

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web search NEUTRAL — Andriy Biletsky was born in 1979 in Kharkiv, Soviet Union.not appear in parliament as of March 2017.[36][37][38] According to a research of the Committee of Voters of Ukraine, published in August 2017…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andriy_Biletsky

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web search NEUTRAL — ** Andrey Biletsky has been included in the list of terrorists and extremists by Rosfinmonitoring.
https://en.topwar.ru/288268-postupaet-informacija-o-vozmozhn…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Biletsky death reports also attracted attention in Poland, where one Telegram channel openly welcomed the claim. Its author described the alleged killing as an “act of de-Nazification in Ukraine” …
https://voiceofmd.eu/europes-view/reports-of-andrei-biletsky…

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Claim 6: “Zelensky... has dropped to fourth place with 56%.”

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The evidence provided is contradictory or irrelevant: one source mentions 56% of US Republicans view him unfavorably, another mentions trust declined to 62%, and another mentions a 57% approval rating. None specifically confirm a 56% trust rating in a KIIS poll.

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web search NEUTRAL — 56% of GOP respondents now view the Ukrainian leader unfavorably, up from 40% last week, an Economist/YouGov survey indicates. Attitudes among US Republicans toward Vladimir Zelensky have soured signi…
https://mongolianews.mn/?p=7333

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web search NEUTRAL — Trust in Zelensky declined to 62%, compared to 84% in December 2022.Anton Hrushetskyi, the executive director of KIIS, noted that 59% of respondents said they trust both Zaluzhnyi and Zelensky, which …
https://kyivindependent.com/poll-ukrainians-trust-in-zelensk…

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web search NEUTRAL — The poll found trust in Zelensky had risen five percent since the last poll in December despite Ukraine suffering military setbacks. The Ukrainian president's rating soared to 90 percent in March 2022…
https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/poll-gives-zelensky-57-appro…

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Claim 7: “Kharkov Mayor Igor Terekhov is fifth with 47%”

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Evidence confirms Ihor Terekhov is the Mayor of Kharkiv, but there is no evidence provided regarding a 47% trust rating in a poll.

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web search NEUTRAL — Terekhov was declared the winner of the election with 50.66% of the votes.[8].According to Igor Gorozhankin [uk; ru], a contemporary referee of that era, Terekhov's career advancement in football was …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ihor_Terekhov

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web search NEUTRAL — Kim and Terekhov are entering the world of big-time politics. What does Zelenskyy have to do with this? Kim and Terekhov are moving beyond the realm of regional politics. Will their popularity become …
https://www.liga.net/en/politics/articles/kim-and-terekhov-a…

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web search NEUTRAL — Ihor Terekhov is a Ukrainian politician and civil servant known for serving as the Mayor of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, since 2021.
https://grokipedia.com/page/Igor_Terekhov

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Claim 8: “The poll was conducted from July 16 to 31 using random telephone interviews and interviews with tablet users among citizens over the age of 18 residing in the Kiev-controlled territory of Ukraine.”

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No evidence was provided for this claim.

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Claim 9: “The margin of error does not exceed 3.5%, according to the KIIS.”

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Claim 10: “A total of 1,808 interviews were conducted during the survey.”

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Claim 11: “Pyotr Poroshenko (Ukraine’s ex-president...) ranking last with 20%.”

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No evidence was provided for this claim.

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Claim 12: “He is followed by former Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov (63%)”

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The evidence provided is irrelevant. One source mentions Mikhail Mishustin (Russian PM) is trusted by 63.1%, which is a different person from the 'Mikhail Fyodorov' mentioned in the claim. No evidence supports the claim regarding Fyodorov.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NHL entry draft was the 63rd draft for the National Hockey League. The draft was held on June 27–28, 2025, and it took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The first three selections …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_NHL_entry_draft

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev (2 March 1931 – 30 August 2022) was a Soviet and Russian politician who was the last leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 until the country's dissolution in 1991. He serv…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikhail_Gorbachev

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Vera Malycheff, or Malychef (14 August 1886 – 4 November 1964) (birth name Vera Sergeevna Malysheva, in Russian Вера Сергеевна Малышева), was a Russian-born geologist who emigrated to France with her …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vera_Malycheff

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