Most Ukrainians express a neutral attitude toward Uzbekistan. This is evidenced by the results of a survey conducted by Active Group in collaboration with Experts Club in August 2025.
According to the results, 65.2% of respondents said they had a neutral attitude towards the country. 23.8% of Ukrainians have a positive attitude (4.3% — completely positive, 19.5% — mostly positive). A negative attitude was expressed by 11.0% of respondents (3.4% — completely negative, 7.6% — mostly negative), while another 3.0% admitted that they were almost unfamiliar with this country.
“Ukrainians do not yet have a clearly formed opinion about Uzbekistan. This is due to the country’s low level of information presence in the Ukrainian media space. The neutral position of the majority leaves room for the development of both political and economic relations,” explained Active Group Director Oleksandr Pozniy.
Experts Club co-founder Maksym Urakyn emphasized the economic aspect:
“In 2025, trade turnover between Ukraine and Uzbekistan reached $165 million. Ukraine exported goods worth $95.4 million, while imports amounted to $69.6 million, resulting in a positive balance of $25.8 million. This indicates the potential for expanding cooperation, particularly in the agro-industrial sector and mechanical engineering,” he said.
The survey was part of a large-scale study by Active Group and Experts Club on Ukrainians’ attitudes toward different countries around the world.
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SkyUp Airlines has announced the launch of ticket sales for the 2026 summer season and a significant expansion of its route network from Chisinau, which is becoming one of the key aviation hubs for Ukrainian passengers.
According to the carrier’s press service, the schedule includes new flights to Ireland, Switzerland, Spain, Greece, France, Italy, and Georgia.
Among the destinations are:
Chisinau – Madrid (from April 16, 2026, twice a week);
Chisinau – Malaga (from May 2, up to twice a week);
Chisinau – Tenerife (from May 30, once a week);
Chisinau – Paris (CDG) (from April 12, up to twice a week);
Chisinau – Basel (from May 15, twice a week);
Chisinau – Dublin (from December 18, 2025, up to twice a week);
Chisinau – Corfu, Rhodes, Zakynthos (from the end of May, 1–2 flights a week);
Chisinau – Rimini (from May 30, up to twice a week);
Chisinau – Tbilisi (from November 1, 2025, up to 4 times a week).
SkyUp reminded that since April 2025, it has been operating regular flights from Chisinau to a number of popular cities in France, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Sweden.
The airline, which has been operating for more than six years, received a Maltese license in 2023, allowing it to operate regular flights within European airspace.
In the first 16 days of September, 1 million 48.9 thousand tons of grain were exported by rail, which is 19.2% less than in August. Compared to the same period last year, the reduction amounted to 8.8%, according to the Rail.insider portal.
According to Valery Tkachev, deputy director of the transport technology and commercial operations department at Ukrzaliznytsia, 981,000 tons of grain were loaded onto the network in September, which is 12.5% less than a year earlier.
The total volume of all cargo transported during this period reached 1.25 million tons, which is 10.2% less than last year and 11.4% less than in August.
Most of the grain – 979,500 tons (93.4%) – was delivered to seaports. Only 69,400 tons (6.6%) were sent to western border crossings.
Since the beginning of September, almost 568,000 tons of grain have already been exported by rail.
In addition, since the beginning of the 2025/2026 marketing year (July 1), Ukraine has exported 5.028 million tons of grain and legumes. For comparison, during the same period last year (as of September 13, 2024), this figure was 8.59 million tons, meaning that the pace of exports has slowed significantly.
On Thursday, Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Simon Harris confirmed the arrival in Poland of two convoys with vehicles from the Armed Forces’ reserves, which will be transferred to Ukraine as aid.
“Operation Carousel 3, led by the Armed Forces Transport Corps, ensured the safe arrival of 34 vehicles at the International Donor Coordination Center in Rzeszów, Poland, as part of Ireland’s contribution to the European Peace Fund. In addition to… vehicles, the convoy also transported three Reacher robotic manipulators, which will be transferred to the Mine Action Coalition… as part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG),” according to a statement on the country’s government website.
According to the information, Ireland transferred two Ford Transit vehicles, three Mercedes ambulances, five Scania 8×8 DROPS trucks, eight 15-seat Ford Transit minibuses, and 16 Ford Ranger double cab vehicles.
It is noted that the vehicles meet Ukraine’s needs, and their transfer will be confirmed in Poland by the Armed Forces and Defense Forces of Ukraine.
As reported in March, the Irish government approved an additional aid package for Ukraine worth EUR 100 million, which will be used to purchase non-lethal military equipment.
Most Ukrainians have a positive attitude toward Finland, according to the results of a sociological survey conducted by Active Group in collaboration with Experts Club in August 2025.
According to the published data, 73.4% of respondents have a positive attitude towards this country: 34.9% — completely positive, 38.5% — mostly positive. Only 3.0% of Ukrainians have a negative attitude (1.0% completely negative, 2.0% mostly negative). At the same time, 23.6% of citizens took a neutral position, and another 2.3% admitted that they were not familiar enough with Finland.
“The high level of positive attitudes toward Finland can be explained by both Ukraine’s support at the political level and assistance in the areas of defense, education, and humanitarian projects. Finland has long been perceived by Ukrainians as part of the European family and an ally in countering Russian aggression,” commented Active Group CEO Oleksandr Pozniy.
Experts Club co-founder Maksym Urakyn drew attention to economic indicators:
“In 2025, trade turnover between Ukraine and Finland amounted to more than $163.6 million. Exports from Ukraine amounted to only $21.6 million, while imports exceeded $141.9 million. The negative balance of $120.4 million indicates significant potential for export diversification, particularly in the fields of woodworking, agricultural products, and mechanical engineering,” he emphasized.
The study is part of a large-scale project by Active Group and Experts Club to analyze Ukrainians’ international sympathies and the prospects for foreign economic relations.
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PJSC Insurance Company “Nadiyna” (Kiev) will increase the authorized capital by UAH 23 million – up to UAH 38 million, the relevant decision was made on September 10 by the sole shareholder of the company – LLC “Agroholding 2012”, which indirectly belongs to Alexander Gerega (51.3%) and Galina Gerega (48.7%) – owners of the group of companies “Epicenter”.
“An increase in the nominal value (8000) of shares is carried out at the expense of directing to the authorized capital of the company the profit (its part) received for the years 2023-2024,” the company reported in the system of disclosure of the NCSSM.
It noted that the authorized capital is increased to meet the norms regarding the minimum amount of authorized capital for insurance activities in accordance with the provisions of the law “On Insurance”.
According to the materials on the company’s website, the entire net profit of the IC for 2023 – UAH 19.8 million and part of the net profit for 2024 – UAH 3.2 million, while UAH 10.92 million remained undistributed.
As reported, IC “Nadiina”, established in 2006, in January-June 2025 collected gross insurance premiums in the amount of UAH 18,94 mln, that is by 41,8% less than in the same period a year ago. Net premiums of the insurer have decreased by 14,6% – to UAH 18,56 mln, and net earned premiums – by 9,5%, to UAH 18,98 mln.
The volume of insurance payments and indemnities, made by IC “Nadiina”, for the first half of 2025 compared to the same period of 2024 has increased by 1,3% – to UAH 6,39 mln, and the level of payments has amounted to 33,8%.
The company’s profit from operating activities has grown to UAH 10,346 mln, net profit – to UAH 10,577 mln.
Assets of the insurer on July 1, 2025 have increased by 6,2% – to UAH 86,95 m, shareholders’ equity – by 16,2% – to UAH 73,56 m, while liabilities have decreased by 27,9% – to UAH 13,39 m, and cash and cash equivalents have grown by 7,6% – to UAH 61,41 m.
