Bangladesh, Feb. 21 -- Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is facing a significant decline in public support, with recent polls indicating that he would lose to former Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny if presidential elections were held today. The Economist, citing internal polling, reported that Zaluzhny would secure 65% of the vote compared to Zelenskys 30%. This stark contrast highlights growing dissatisfaction among Ukrainians as the conflict with Russia continues.

Zelenskys five-year presidential term expired in May 2024, but elections have been postponed due to martial law imposed after Russias military operation in Ukraine. The president has argued that holding elections during wartime would undermine national unity and securi...