Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval score in Russia has seen a steep improve for the reason that begin of the Russia-Ukraine battle, in keeping with a brand new ballot from impartial pollster Levada.

The ballot confirmed that the chief's approval score elevated from 69 % in January to 83 % in March.

However within the U.S., Putin's confidence score has dropped to dismal lows, in keeping with one other new ballot from the Pew Analysis Heart. Simply 6 % of surveyed U.S. adults stated that they've confidence in Putin after his resolution to invade Ukraine.

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Putin Approval Ratings
Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval score in Russia has seen a steep improve for the reason that begin of the Russia-Ukraine battle. Above, Putin speaks throughout a live performance marking the anniversary of the annexation of Crimea, on March 18 in Moscow.Getty Photos