Ukraine’s Views on Global Leaders and Institutions
A recent survey conducted by the Razumkov Center in Kyiv, and reported by Ukrinform, gauges how Ukrainians perceive international leaders and major global bodies. The study shows broad positive sentiment toward the European Union, with 89 percent of Ukrainians expressing a favorable view and 79 percent indicating a positive stance overall. These figures come from a wider examination of international attitudes and Kyiv’s stance on foreign policy.
When it comes to individual foreign figures, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is viewed positively by 87 percent of respondents, Polish President Andrzej Duda by 86 percent, and U.S. President Joe Biden by 83 percent. Andriy Bychenko, representing the Razumkov Center, presented these findings during the Ukrinform report, highlighting strong support for Western political figures among Ukrainians.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen receives a 61 percent positive rating, followed by French President Emmanuel Macron at 59.5 percent, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at 58 percent, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at 51 percent. About half of those surveyed also expressed favorable views toward German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, while British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak earned 45 percent positive feedback.
Strong Opinions Across the Spectrum
On the negative side, Russian President Vladimir Putin dominates with a 97 percent negative rating. Alyaksandr Lukashenko follows at 92 percent negative sentiment, with Viktor Orban at 60 percent negative. Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is viewed unfavorably by 52 percent of respondents, and Chinese President Xi Jinping by 51 percent.
The survey, which examines Kyiv’s reception of foreign policy, also notes ongoing support for the European Union, NATO, and the United Nations among Ukrainians. In terms of international organizations, the EU remains highly favorable at 89 percent, NATO at 79 percent, and the UN at 70 percent. The International Monetary Fund registers 64.5 percent positive sentiment, the International Committee of the Red Cross at 63 percent, and the OSCE at 58 percent.
Additionally, 48 percent gave positive assessments to the International Atomic Energy Agency. In contrast, 65 percent held negative attitudes toward the post-Soviet Commonwealth of Independent States. Overall, Ukrainians reported a positive or more positive view of Kyiv’s foreign policy by roughly 80 percent, with only a small minority expressing negative opinions.
A notable 72.5 percent disagree with the idea that negotiating with Russia is an effective path to peace to pursue now, while 13 percent agree with that proposition. The researchers note that these views reflect broad skepticism about rapid diplomacy with Moscow.
According to Ukrinform, the survey encompassed 2,020 adults aged 18 and over, with a statistical error margin of 2.3 percent. The authors acknowledged potential influences from ongoing Russian aggression, including population displacement, and explained that fieldwork covered almost all regions of Ukraine except areas currently under occupation or active military operations in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions as well as Crimea.
Related discussions include topics such as leadership rankings in Poland and Ukraine, debates about trust in political figures, and remarks by President Zelensky on the evolving relationship with Poland. The discussions contextualize broader regional cooperation and security concerns in Eastern Europe.
The compilation of results is attributed to Razumkov Center’s research team and was reported by Ukrainian and international news agencies. The survey illustrates public opinion trends amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and Ukraine’s alignment with Western institutions.
Note: The cited data are attributed to Razumkov Center with coverage by Ukrinform, reflecting current public sentiment on international leadership and institutional trust.