Bulgaria evokes a moderately positive or neutral attitude among most Ukrainians. This is evidenced by the results of a sociological survey conducted by Active Group in cooperation with the Experts Club analytical center in April 2025.
According to the survey, 42.1% of respondents have a positive opinion of Bulgaria (33.6% — mostly positive, 8.4% — completely positive). Only 4.1% of respondents have a negative attitude (3.4% — mostly negative, 0.7% — completely negative). However, more than half of Ukrainians — 50.7% — took a neutral position, which is one of the highest rates among all countries. Another 3.2% were unable to answer.
“This result indicates not so much indifference as the lack of an active presence of Bulgaria in the Ukrainian information space. Its support is not denied, but it is not perceived as influential or strategic,” said Maksim Urakhin, founder of Experts Club.
To build a stronger image of Bulgaria in Ukraine, it is important not only to participate in international support, but also to communicate this through public communication.
The presentation of the study is available at the link.
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The Coalition of the Willing will continue to support Ukraine if Russia refuses to agree to a 30-day ceasefire and is ready to strengthen sanctions, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.
“If Russia refuses to agree to a ceasefire, which would be the basis for negotiations that could begin immediately, then we will continue to defend Ukraine and we will continue to increase pressure on Russia,” Merz said at a joint press conference with leaders of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on Saturday.
According to him, almost all EU members and representatives of the Coalition of the Willing are ready to impose sanctions if Russia does not accept their initiative. “We are all working to ensure that Russia finally agrees to a ceasefire and does not put forward any conditions, again and again,” Merz said.
He also recalled that prior to today’s summit, the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing had communicated with US President Donald Trump and informed him personally of the results immediately after the meeting.
“We are grateful to the US president for fully supporting our initiative, sharing it, and being fully involved in it,” Merz emphasized.
Qatar is perceived by Ukrainians as mostly neutral, although there is a noticeable positive trend. This is evidenced by the results of a sociological survey conducted by Active Group in collaboration with the Experts Club think tank in April 2025.
Thus, 13.1% of Ukrainians have a positive attitude towards Qatar (11.0% — mostly positive, 2.1% — completely positive), while 6.7% express a negative opinion (5.0% — mostly negative, 1.7% — completely negative). At the same time, 69.0% of respondents remain neutral, and 11.2% abstained from answering.
“The high level of neutrality indicates limited awareness of Qatar among Ukrainians, but the existing positive trend creates opportunities for the development of bilateral relations,” said Oleksandr Pozniy, co-founder of Active Group.
These results open up prospects for deepening humanitarian, cultural, and economic cooperation between Ukraine and Qatar.
The presentation of the study is available at the link.
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Lebanon evokes a predominantly neutral, but somewhat cautious attitude among Ukrainian citizens. This is evidenced by the results of a survey conducted by Active Group in cooperation with the Experts Club think tank in April 2025.
According to the survey, 65.8% of Ukrainians expressed a neutral position towards Lebanon. Only 5.2% of respondents spoke positively about the country (3.7% mostly positive, 1.5% completely positive), while 19.4% expressed a negative attitude (16.4% mostly negative, 3.0% completely negative). Another 9.5% of respondents were unable to answer.
“Ukrainian society perceives Lebanon through the prism of regional instability and religious and political conflicts in the Middle East. This affects the country’s image in the information field,” said Oleksandr Pozniy, co-founder of Active Group.
These data demonstrate both the insufficient level of contact between the two countries and the influence of global stereotypes on public perception.
The presentation of the study is available at the link.
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Kuwait remains a country with limited influence on public opinion in Ukraine. This is evidenced by the results of a sociological survey conducted by Active Group in April 2025 in cooperation with the Experts Club think tank.
According to the survey, 71.8% of Ukrainians have a neutral attitude toward Kuwait. Only 8.0% of respondents had a positive attitude (6.2% mostly positive, 1.9% completely positive), while 10.1% expressed a negative opinion (7.3% mostly negative, 2.8% completely negative). Another 10.1% of respondents were unable to answer.
“Attitudes toward Kuwait are not clearly formed due to the lack of public manifestations of cooperation, assistance, or cultural presence of this country in Ukraine,” said Maxim Urakin, founder of Experts Club.
This creates potential for Kuwait to make itself known in Ukraine through diplomatic, investment, or humanitarian initiatives, if such a goal is set by the state.
The presentation of the study is available at the link.
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Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has confirmed that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Pakistan and India.
“Today, India and Pakistan have reached a mutual understanding on a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities. India has consistently taken a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so,” he wrote on social media on Saturday.
