As the war in Ukraine drags on, Zelenskyy's popularity has waned

Published May 21, 2024 at 5:12 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst about how as the war with Russia drags on, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's approval rating has dropped.

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