The Netherlands ranks high in the rating of Ukrainians’ sympathies, demonstrating a consistently positive image among citizens. This is evidenced by the results of an all-Ukrainian survey conducted by Active Group in cooperation with the Experts Club information and analytical center in August 2025.
According to the study, 63.3% of Ukrainians have a positive attitude towards the Netherlands (36.7% – mostly positive, 26.7% – completely positive). Only 2.3% of respondents expressed a negative attitude (1.7% – mostly negative, 0.7% – completely negative). Another 31.7% of citizens are neutral, and 3.0% said they are not sufficiently aware of this country.
“The Netherlands is one of Ukraine’s most important trading partners in the European Union. In the first half of 2025, the volume of bilateral trade amounted to almost $ 1.48 billion, of which exports from Ukraine amounted to more than $ 918 million and imports from the Netherlands – $ 561 million. The positive balance of $357 million is evidence that Ukraine has favorable positions in cooperation with this country,” said Maksym Urakin, founder of Experts Club.
In his turn, Alexander Poznyi, co-founder of Active Group, emphasized that the positive attitude of Ukrainians is complex.
“The Netherlands is known as a country that supports Ukraine in the international arena and participates in humanitarian and financial assistance programs. At the same time, long-term cultural and educational contacts strengthen the positive image of this country in Ukrainian society. That is why almost two-thirds of citizens show favorable attitudes, and the negative segment remains minimal,” he added.
The survey was part of a broader study of international sympathies and antipathies of Ukrainians in the current geopolitical environment.
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