Do Ukrainians still trust their president, Volodymyr Zelensky? How to explain dipping trust levels? Is he as popular abroad as he is in his own country? Today Radio Schuman discusses this issue with Sasha Vakulina, Euronews’s Ukraine expert.

According to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), trust in Zelensky has declined, with 77% of Ukrainians saying they trusted him in 2023, compared to 52% a year later, though his leadership in Ukraine appears to remain strong.

We also look ahead to meetings taking place today at the European Parliament and the Matignon in Paris, as well as asking why may not be a good idea to use the Christmas tree to spice up your food.

Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, withournalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas.

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