RT by @mikenov: Who could replace Zelenskyy: Four potential candidates named — Newsweek Valery Zaluzhny — former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He is trusted by 64% of Ukrainian respondents, compared to 53% for Zelenskyy. Kyrylo Budanov* — former head of military intelligence, currently head of the President’s Office. His level of trust is 53%. Mykhailo Fedorov — former Minister of Defense. In hypothetical presidential elections, 7.6% of respondents are willing to vote for him. Petro Poroshenko* — former President of Ukraine. His support in the first round is also 7.6%.

Who could replace Zelenskyy: Four potential candidates named — Newsweek

Valery Zaluzhny — former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He is trusted by 64% of Ukrainian respondents, compared to 53% for Zelenskyy.

Kyrylo Budanov* — former head of military intelligence, currently head of the President’s Office. His level of trust is 53%.

Mykhailo Fedorov — former Minister of Defense. In hypothetical presidential elections, 7.6% of respondents are willing to vote for him.

Petro Poroshenko* — former President of Ukraine. His support in the first round is also 7.6%.

— @SprinterPress Oct 12, 2026