The latest five surveys as each pollster published them, compiled by VoteHub (CC BY 4.0) and retrieved 2026-10-12. We only display them — no calculation, weighting or editing. A single survey often reports all adults and registered voters separately, so the same pollster and dates can appear twice; where approve and disapprove add up to less than 100%, the rest were unsure or did not answer.
Germany, the UK and France publicly backed Zelensky after Trump said Ukraine needed a new leader. Zelensky said he was ready to hold elections before the war ends, provided there is a 60-day total ceasefire. Peskov argued Ukraine would use that time to regroup and continue the war. Zelensky also said Russian drones struck a Kharkiv power plant after Trump announced an energy ceasefire.
Trump said Ukraine should get a new president, while Zelenskyy offered to hold an election if Putin guaranteed a 60-day ceasefire. Former military chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi is described as the likeliest challenger; intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov and reformer Fedorov are also potential contenders.
US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday by announcing an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv expressed astonishment, while Moscow stayed silent. Ukrainian strikes have battered Russia’s oil industry. Such a ceasefire could let Moscow repair refineries and help Ukraine protect vital energy infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday by announcing an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv expressed astonishment, while Moscow remained silent. Ukrainian strikes have badly damaged Russia’s oil industry. A ceasefire could let Moscow repair refineries and help Ukraine protect vital energy infrastructure.
The Wall Street Journal says relations between Trump and Zelensky have fallen to their lowest point since their 2025 Oval Office clash after Trump said Ukraine may need a new leader to make a deal. Trump also criticized Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. Zelensky said Ukraine would stop those strikes if Russia halted attacks on its energy infrastructure, while Kyiv fears a renewed suspension of U.S. intelligence sharing.
Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate ceasefire covering energy, but offered no details. Ukrainian officials said they knew nothing about it, and Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine was ready to accept the truce if Trump and Putin had negotiated it, asking when it would begin. Trump made a similar announcement on September 14; the Financial Times later reported he may have spoken prematurely, with sources saying Putin did not want an energy deal before winter.
Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he had not heard of it. As Zelenskyy addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, the programme also hears from Latvia’s foreign minister Baiba Braže and covers Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack and concerns over France’s debt.
Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he had not heard of it. As Zelenskyy addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, the programme hears from Latvia’s foreign minister, looks at Doha after a deadly attack on Riyadh airport, and discusses France’s debt concerns.
“The Faulkner Focus” examines President Trump’s diplomatic agenda at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. policy toward Iran, China’s influence and the Russia-Ukraine war with Tammy Bruce.
The White House has outlined President Trump’s welcome for Xi Jinping, including a personal airport reception, a military salute, a state dinner and a visit to the National Archives. Before meeting Xi, Trump will meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, which experts say could help coordinate the US-Japan alliance and safeguard Taiwan’s interests. Bessent and He Lifeng are set to discuss trade, rare earths and AI; export controls are not on the agenda.
President Donald Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly. During his trip to New York City, he is also scheduled to meet Gulf leaders affected by the war with Iran.
US President Donald Trump unveiled a new White House helicopter pad while major US television networks stayed away in protest at CNN, a member of the network pool, being barred from the grounds. Helicopter noise drowned out Trump’s speech from beginning to end.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to Washington this week for a high-stakes summit with Donald Trump. Trade and tariffs remain central, but the agenda now also includes Taiwan, Iran, rare earths, artificial intelligence and the future of US-China competition. The meeting’s goals and whether it can deliver lasting stability or merely postpone another confrontation are in focus.
President Donald Trump said the US is working with Belarus to obtain additional potash supplies as a trade dispute with Canada continues. Canada is a major supplier of the fertilizer ingredient.
US President Donald Trump opened a new helipad on the White House South Lawn and cut a ribbon on the paved path leading to it. His brief speech was drowned out by the presidential helicopter’s engines. Major television companies declined to provide live pool coverage after some media outlets were denied White House access.
Reuters reported that Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 32%, the lowest of his political career, according to a poll conducted with Ipsos. His approval among Republicans fell from 82% to 73% in one week, amid growing dissatisfaction over the Iran war’s impact on gasoline and diesel prices. The online poll surveyed 1,277 people from September 17-20.