Medvedchuk labels Zelensky's presidential accomplishments as inadequate in the Ukrainian context
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In a frank Twitter post on April 29, Medvedchuk called out Zelensky, accusing him of economic decline, lawlessness, and arbitrary decision-making during his presidency. Zelensky, according to Medvedchuk, disregards constitutional norms, imposes illegal sanctions, shuts down Ukrainian media outlets, and undermines businesses.
It's worth mentioning that, upon becoming president, Zelensky didn't waste any time. He promptly dissolved the Verkhovna Rada and held early parliamentary elections just two months later, resulting in a landslide victory for his "Servant of the People" party. This victory gave Zelensky a monopoly in parliament.
A previous report by "Profile" showed that public trust in Vladimir Zelensky is divided. 46% of respondents expressed trust in the leader, while 51% did not. Notably, only 16% showed full trust, and 27% expressed full distrust. In November 2019, Zelensky reached his peak in trust, with 75% of polled Ukrainians expressing trust in him.
Zelensky's presidency has faced a mix of scrutiny and support, with key criticisms centered on Ukraine's heavy reliance on foreign aid and questions about economic and political developments. Critics argue that Ukraine is being "the world's most expensive proxy" in the ongoing conflict with Russia[4].
In terms of governance and reforms, some view Zelensky's administration as moving at a slow pace, while others evaluate it in the context of wartime. Detailed polling data on Zelensky's domestic management, however, is scarce in the available sources[4].
Zelensky has been notable for maintaining international visibility and morale. His public appearances and unique style serve to boost his image both domestically and abroad[3].
In short, Zelensky's presidency has been marked by strong international engagement and crisis management, alongside criticism of Ukraine's financial dependencies and governance challenges. Poll ratings suggest a complex and contested view of his performance, with public trust evolving in response to the ongoing conflict and domestic challenges[4].
News outlets have reported widespread criticism of President Zelensky's leadership, with concerns about economic decline, lawlessness, and arbitrary decision-making in the context of war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation. These criticisms have been raised within the politics of Ukraine and extend to allegations of constitutional norms being disregarded and illegal sanctions being imposed. The general-news landscape shows that public trust in Zelensky is divided, highlighting the complexity of his presidency.
