According to a survey conducted in March 2026 by the research firm Active Group in collaboration with the Experts Club information and analytical center, perceptions of Thailand within Ukrainian society are characterized by a high degree of neutrality and a moderately positive overall balance. The share of positive assessments stands at 29.2%, forming the basis of a cautiously favorable attitude; however, the dominant category is neutral responses—62.7%.
The structure of positive perceptions demonstrates that emotional engagement with Thailand is limited. Only 9.6% of respondents expressed a “completely positive” attitude, while 19.6% chose the “mostly positive” option. This indicates the presence of a generally positive backdrop, which, however, lacks a deep or lasting emotional foundation.
The key feature is the dominance of neutrality. The 62.7% figure means that for most Ukrainians, Thailand remains a country without a clearly formed image. This situation is typically associated with limited information exchange, a lack of active political or economic interaction, and the country’s weak presence in the Ukrainian media landscape.
Negative assessments are minimal—only 4.2% overall. Of these, 3.3% represent a “mostly negative” attitude and 0.9% a “completely negative” one. This indicates the absence of systemic factors shaping a negative image of the country and confirms the generally neutral-positive nature of perceptions.
Another 4.0% of respondents were undecided. Combined with the high proportion of neutral responses, this creates a significant segment of the audience that is sensitive to informational influences and potentially open to a change in attitude.
In summary, Thailand appears in the perception of Ukrainians as a country without a clearly defined emotional profile: with a low level of negativity, moderate positivity, and a dominant neutrality. This means that the country’s image in Ukraine is more of a “blank slate” that can change depending on the intensity of communication, cultural presence, and the development of bilateral contacts.
According to a study conducted by the Experts Club information and analytical center based on data from the State Customs Service, Thailand ranks 47th in total trade volume with Ukraine, which amounts to $368.4 million. At the same time, imports from Thailand exceed exports of Ukrainian goods by more than five times, resulting in a negative bilateral trade balance of $250.6 million.
The study was presented at the Interfax-Ukraine press center; the video can be viewed on the agency’s YouTube channel. The full version of the study can be found at this link on the Experts Club analytical center’s website.
ACTIVE GROUP, EXPERTS CLUB, Pozniy, SOCIOLOGY, SURVEY, THAILAND, UKRAINE, URAKIN
The first Ukrainian patients have begun treatment for prostate cancer with an innovative Bayer drug, which was approved in September 2025.
As the company told the “Interfax-Ukraine” news agency, the drug is currently available to patients. Its efficacy and safety profile have been confirmed by international clinical trials.
Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers among men.
As reported, Bayer forecasts growth in its pharmaceutical business starting in 2027, with an increase in operating margin to 30% by 2030. Additionally, the company plans to develop five key therapeutic areas, including cardiology—specifically secondary stroke prevention—comprehensive treatment of chronic kidney disease, oncology—including treatment of metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer—women’s health, and menopause symptom management.
The international company Bayer operates in the healthcare and agriculture sectors. In fiscal year 2025, the Bayer Group employed over 88,000 people, and sales exceeded EUR 45.6 billion. R&D expenditures, excluding special items, reached over EUR 5.8 billion.
Bayer Ukraine is part of the global Bayer AG group, headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany. The company has been operating in Ukraine since 1992. It is represented by the following divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Agriculture.
According to a survey conducted in March 2026 by the research firm Active Group in collaboration with the Experts Club information and analytical center, perceptions of Slovenia within Ukrainian society are distinctly balanced but reserved. The overall share of positive assessments stands at 40.6%, forming the basis of a generally favorable, though not dominant, image of the country. At the same time, nearly half of the respondents—48.0%—adopted a neutral stance, which is a key characteristic of this profile.
The structure of positive attitudes indicates a moderate level of emotional engagement. Only 10.5% of Ukrainians reported a “completely positive” attitude toward Slovenia, while the majority in this segment—30.1%—lean toward the “mostly positive” option. This means that the positive sentiment is more rational and general than deeply emotional.
Neutrality, which accounts for nearly half of the respondents, is the defining factor in the perception of the country. Such a figure typically indicates a limited informational presence of the state in the Ukrainian media landscape or the absence of a clearly formed image among the general public. In this context, Slovenia evokes neither strong sympathy nor significant rejection.
Negative assessments remain relatively low—7.0% overall. Of these, 5.8% represent a “mostly negative” attitude and only 1.2% a “completely negative” one. This indicates that critical perceptions of the country are marginal and not systemic in nature.
It is worth noting the share of those who were undecided—4.4%. Together with the neutral group, this forms a significant segment of the audience that is potentially open to changing its attitude depending on the informational context and the intensity of contacts between the countries.
In summary, Slovenia is perceived by Ukrainians as a country with a positive, though not dominant, image. The high level of neutrality indicates room for strengthening the bilateral image, while the low level of negativity creates a favorable foundation for further development of perceptions in a more positive direction.
According to a study conducted by the Experts Club information and analytical center based on data from the State Customs Service, Slovenia ranks 46th in total trade volume of goods with Ukraine, with a figure of $368.7 million. At the same time, imports from Slovenia are more than three times higher than Ukrainian exports, resulting in a trade deficit of $205.8 million.
The study was presented at the Interfax-Ukraine press center; the video can be viewed on the agency’s YouTube channel. The full version of the study can be found at this link on the Experts Club analytical center’s website.
ACTIVE GROUP, EXPERTS CLUB, Pozniy, SLOVENIA, SOCIOLOGY, SURVEY, UKRAINE, URAKIN
The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) has granted approval to Olimp LLC to acquire control over the assets of ADM Ukraine LLC in the form of a single property complex (grain elevator), the agency announced on Facebook.
According to the regulator, the facility in question provides grain storage services.
According to market participants, the subject of the deal is the “Kam’yansky” grain elevator in the Cherkasy region. The facility has a storage capacity of 64,000 tons in metal silos and floor storage facilities.
Once the deal is finalized, ADM Ukraine will effectively have no remaining grain storage assets in Ukraine. The company previously lost control of the “Tavriysky” elevator due to Russia’s military aggression.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is an American agribusiness corporation headquartered in Chicago, operating in 200 countries. The company specializes in the production of food ingredients, animal feed, and biofuels, as well as in the processing, storage, and logistics of agricultural products. Its product portfolio includes grains, oilseeds, flour, starches, vegetable fats, and logistics services through its ADM Logistics division. In Ukraine, the corporation is represented by ADM Ukraine LLC.
OLIMP LLC is a Ukrainian agribusiness company with a land bank of 36,000 hectares in the Zhytomyr, Kirovohrad, and Cherkasy regions. It specializes in crop production (corn, wheat, soybeans, sunflowers), livestock farming, processing, and trading. Its asset portfolio includes six processing facilities (mills, bakeries, canning plants), the “Olimp” and “Olimp-Agro” grain elevators, as well as the Kamyansky Machine-Building Plant. According to data from the YouControl analytical system, the company’s beneficial owners are Volodymyr Hetsko and Yuriy Moskalyk.
According to Fixygen, Private Joint Stock Company (PJSC) “Zhytomyr Canning Plant” plans to hold a remote general meeting of shareholders on May 25, at which reports from management bodies for the past seven years (2019–2025) will be presented, the company reported in the disclosure system of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC).
According to the agenda, shareholders intend to approve the results of financial and operational activities for the specified period. It is proposed that the profits earned by the company in 2019–2025 remain undistributed, and that losses be covered by future income. There are no plans to accrue or pay dividends for these years.
A separate set of issues involves a complete renewal of the supervisory board, whose re-election will take place through cumulative voting, as well as the approval of a new version of the charter.
In addition, the plant plans to significantly expand the list of economic activities in the Unified State Register. The updated list will include, in particular, the production of bread and confectionery, prepared foods and meals, and baby food, as well as the wholesale trade in fuel, metals, grain, and dairy products. The company intends to formally establish operations in the fields of freight transport, industrial machinery repair, and real estate transactions.
Shareholders are also being asked to grant preliminary consent for the company to enter into significant transactions during the year totaling up to UAH 20 million. The nature of these transactions covers a wide range of operations: from the purchase and sale of property and securing loans to participating in the establishment of other business entities and investment activities.
According to data from the Opendatabot service, PJSC “Zhytomyr Canning Plant” increased its revenue by 18.3% to UAH 8.56 million in 2025, while net profit doubled to UAH 60,500. The company’s assets grew by 7.2% over the year and amounted to UAH 3.48 million as of the end of 2025, while liabilities increased by 5.9% to UAH 3.08 million. The company officially employs nine people.
PJSC “Zhytomyr Canning Plant” specializes in processing vegetables and fruits (TM “Zhytomyrsky,” TM “Dary Polissya”) and manufactures private label products for the ‘Silpo’ and “ATB” retail chains.
Nibulon Joint Venture LLC (Mykolaiv), one of Ukraine’s leading grain market operators, has sown about 20% of the planned acreage in each of its production clusters as part of the current spring planting campaign, the company’s press service reported.
According to the report, the agricultural holding is implementing an adaptive management model that involves moving away from standardized solutions in favor of regional planning based on weather and soil conditions. In particular, the start of work in the Cherkasy and Kamianets-Podilskyi clusters has been postponed until the soil warms up sufficiently.
Corn remains Nibulon’s key crop for the 2026 season, with approximately 28,500 hectares allocated for it. The company plans to complete corn planting within each division within 10–12 days. Soybeans will occupy nearly 3,000 hectares, with plantings concentrated primarily in the central and western regions.
The most significant changes have occurred in the crop structure of the Mykolaiv cluster. Due to the prolonged lack of rainfall and high climatic risks in the south, the company has completely abandoned spring crops in this region, relying exclusively on winter crops with a short growing season. This will allow for more efficient use of winter moisture and reduce dependence on spring and summer rainfall.
Before the war, Nibulon cultivated 82,000 hectares of land across 12 regions of Ukraine and exported agricultural products to over 70 countries worldwide. In 2021, the grain trader exported a record 5.64 million tons of agricultural products. After the war began, the company was forced to relocate its headquarters from Mykolaiv to Kyiv. In addition to 23 grain storage complexes, Nibulon has its own road and rail transport capabilities, as well as a fleet built at its own shipyard. During wartime, this fleet continues to carry out river transport operations.
The company is also actively developing its own humanitarian demining unit to restore safety on leased lands and assist Ukraine’s agricultural sector. Nibulon is a certified mine action operator.
