Russian President Vladimir Putin has enmeshed his nation in civil war in Ukraine, faces international censure for allegedly contributing to the downing of a commercial airliner last month, and has been targeted by a fresh round of financial sanctions from the West. But Russia loves him all the same.
In fact, his popularity among his fellow countrymen appears to grow with each new controversy.
A new poll released this week by the Levada Center reports that the Russian President currently enjoys an approval rating of 87% — a 4-point jump since a similar survey was completed in May, according to the Moscow …read more
Source: Time
