Arik Burakovsky

Assistant Director, Russia and Eurasia Program, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s popularity is on the rise again, but conflict with Ukraine may eventually change that.

Putin’s public approval is soaring during the Russia-Ukraine crisis — but it’s unlikely to last

February 23, 2022Ukraine

Approximately 69% of Russians approve of President Vladimir Putin. But a costly war is likely to chip away at his popularity, history and data tell us.