The approval rating for Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a hit in the last two months, falling from 66% in June to 61% as of August and with 37% disapproving, according to independent pollster the Levada Center – his worst result since May last year when the pandemic struck.
Bne Intellinews: The approval rating for Putin falls to 61%
A t-shirt with an image of President Vladimir Putin is seen on sale among other items at a souvenir shop in Saint Petersburg on Jan. 29, 2020.