Bangladesh, Feb. 25 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has “absolutely no chance” of winning a fair election due to declining approval ratings and internal political turmoil in Ukraine. Speaking on February 24 in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, Putin highlighted the growing dissatisfaction within Ukraines military and society, positioning Zelensky as a “toxic” figure whose leadership has resulted in “catastrophic losses.”

This statement comes as Zelenskys five-year presidential term expired in May 2024, yet he has postponed elections citing martial law imposed after Russias military intervention. The issue of Zelenskys popularity gain...