The results of a survey conducted in March 2026 by the research company Active Group in collaboration with the Experts Club information and analytical center indicate that Ukrainians’ attitudes toward Taiwan (referred to as “a province of China”) remain predominantly neutral, despite the presence of a moderately positive segment. The share of respondents who view Taiwan positively stands at 36.6%, which is lower than the August 2025 figure (41.0%). At the same time, negative assessments have decreased slightly—to 7.2% from 7.7%.
In the breakdown of responses, only 11.4% of respondents indicated a “completely positive” attitude, while another 25.2% said “mostly positive.” At the same time, neutral assessments constitute the absolute majority—51.3%, which is one of the highest figures among the countries surveyed.
The negative segment remains relatively limited: 5.4% of respondents answered “mostly negative,” and 1.9% — “completely negative.” Another 4.9% of respondents were unable to determine their attitude.
Comparative trends show that the decline in positive perceptions occurred without a significant increase in negative ones. This means that some respondents shifted to a neutral position, which is typical for countries that do not have a strong media presence or direct influence on the daily lives of Ukrainians.
“Ukrainians tend to assess countries about which they have limited experience or information with caution. In such cases, a neutral attitude dominates, which is not a sign of indifference but rather an indication of these countries’ insufficient involvement in Ukraine’s informational and social space. At the same time, even a moderate presence of positive sentiment indicates potential for building trust in the future,” noted Oleksandr Pozniy, director of the research firm Active Group.
Thus, for Ukrainian society, Taiwan remains a country with an undefined but not negative image. The high level of neutral assessments indicates significant potential for a shift in perception, which depends primarily on the intensity of contacts, information exchange, and political visibility.
According to a study conducted by the Experts Club information and analytical center based on data from the State Customs Service, Taiwan, a province of China, ranks 31st in total trade volume of goods with Ukraine, with a figure of $650.8 million. At the same time, imports from Taiwan almost entirely dominate the structure of bilateral trade, resulting in a significant trade deficit for Ukraine of over $607 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.
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The results of a survey conducted in March 2026 by the research company Active Group in collaboration with the Experts Club information and analytical center indicate a consistently positive attitude among Ukrainians toward Denmark, although a slight decline in the overall level of positive assessments has been recorded compared to August 2025. The share of respondents who view Denmark positively stands at 69.9%, down from 73.7% previously. At the same time, negative assessments remain at a minimal level—1.2% compared to 1.3% in the previous period.
In the breakdown of responses, 33.3% of Ukrainians chose the option “completely positive,” while another 36.6% selected “mostly positive.” A neutral attitude was expressed by 26.8% of respondents, indicating a certain degree of distance in the perception of the country, despite the generally high positive sentiment.
The negative segment remains marginal: 0.7% of respondents answered “mostly negative,” and only 0.5% — “completely negative.” Another 2.1% of respondents were undecided. This distribution of assessments underscores that Denmark belongs to the group of countries with the lowest level of critical perception among Ukrainians.
Comparative trends show that the decline in positive assessments occurred primarily due to an increase in neutral responses, rather than a shift into the negative segment. This indicates a gradual shift in perception from emotionally positive to more restrained or less defined.
“Ukrainians do not perceive the world in black-and-white terms and evaluate different countries quite thoughtfully. Where the level of awareness or informational presence is lower, a neutral stance is more likely to form. At the same time, countries that demonstrate consistent support maintain a high level of trust even amid certain fluctuations in indicators,” noted Oleksandr Pozniy, director of the research company Active Group.
Overall, Denmark continues to rank among the countries with the best image in Ukrainian society. A slight decline in positive perception does not alter the overall picture, which is characterized by stable trust, a low level of criticism, and the absence of significant polarization in assessments.
According to a study conducted by the Experts Club information and analytical center based on data from the State Customs Service, Denmark ranks 30th in total trade volume with Ukraine, which amounts to $671.9 million. At the same time, imports of Danish goods are more than double Ukrainian exports, resulting in a trade deficit of over $231 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.
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As the company told the “Interfax-Ukraine” news agency, the new service is designed to ensure continuous medical support for patients and a timely response to changes in their condition outside the hospital.
Home care services include the development of an individualized medical monitoring plan, visits by a nurse or paramedic, in-home doctor consultations, diagnostic procedures, monitoring of the patient’s condition, and, if necessary, the involvement of specialized physicians.
In addition, home care services include the option of emergency hospitalization in the event of a deterioration in the patient’s condition.
“The home care service is designed for patients who require medical assistance outside the clinic, particularly those with limited mobility, a need for regular monitoring, or undergoing rehabilitation. This format allows for a comprehensive approach to treatment without hospitalization, providing patients with high-quality medical care in the comfort of their own homes,” Adonis noted.
Adonis is a multidisciplinary medical center for adults and children, founded in 1997. The medical group includes seven modern clinics in Kyiv and the surrounding region, over 80 medical specialties, its own laboratories, surgical centers, inpatient facilities, and departments staffed by specialized professionals.
According to the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UAC), citing customs statistics, Ukraine imported 30,800 tons of pork in 2025, a 15-fold increase from the previous year.
“The sharp increase in imports was a natural market reaction to the shortage of domestic raw materials. The decline in livestock numbers and the escalation of hostilities in the east of the country forced many enterprises to close, leading to higher prices for Ukrainian pork. At the same time, the decline in meat prices on foreign markets during the summer made imported supplies more economically attractive for stabilizing domestic demand,” experts noted.
According to analysts, total pork production in the country in 2025 amounted to 606,000 tons, which is 10% less than in 2024 and 11% below the average for the past five years. Meanwhile, total domestic consumption needs are estimated at 648,000 tons.
The pig herd in Ukraine had shrunk to 4.5 million head by the end of 2025, a 12% decrease compared to 2024. The majority of the commercial herd (64%) is concentrated in specialized enterprises—2.9 million head—while 1.6 million head are kept on private farms.
“The industry continues to operate under extremely difficult conditions. In addition to military risks, producers are under pressure from rising production costs. Under these circumstances, the share of more price-competitive imports is growing, although current supply volumes are still 25% lower than in 2023,” the UACB emphasized.
Export destinations remain limited: in 2025, Ukraine supplied only 2,200 tons of meat to foreign markets (-26%). The main consumers are countries in the Middle East (48.1%) and Asia (23.6%). The combined share of shipments to African countries and Southeast Asian nations is approximately 17%.
As reported, agricultural sector experts predict that restoring the pig farming industry to pre-war levels will require not only stabilization of the security situation but also the implementation of government support programs to rebuild the industrial herd in de-occupied regions.
Prices for construction materials have risen by 20-25% since the start of 2026, and there is a trend toward further increases; to ensure the effective operation of the “eOselya” state program, price limits must be updated, according to Sergey Pilipenko, CEO of PSG “Kovalskaya.”
In comments to the “Interfax-Ukraine” agency, he noted that the construction market has shown a gradual recovery over the past two years, with annual growth of 12-15%, indicating that businesses are adapting and that supply and demand are gradually balancing out. Currently, as in recent years, there is no shortage of construction materials. Production capacity even occasionally exceeds effective demand, so the market as a whole is balanced.
“In certain segments, situational shortages are possible due to power outages, staff shortages, or a lack of raw materials. But overall, the market fully meets the demand for construction materials. “Despite the harsh winter, our forecast for 2026 remains quite confident and optimistic: we expect growth of about 15% in volume terms across virtually all of Kovalskaya’s business segments. At the same time, prices remain a key factor influencing the market,” said Pilipenko.
According to him, the market is already feeling their significant rise due to global trends, particularly the rise in oil and fuel prices, as well as domestic economic challenges. It all began with a revision of cement prices, but since the start of the year, prices across the entire supply chain have risen by approximately 20–25%, and this is not yet the limit.
“We are currently seeing a rapid rise in prices for construction products and services due to a number of factors: rising costs for logistics, energy, and labor shortages are significantly impacting the direct cost of most products. Fluctuations in the national currency’s exchange rate are exacerbating this trend, as part of the cost structure involves imports. In any case, the impact of all these factors will be significant. By the end of the year, price increases for construction products could reach 30–35%, and some suppliers are already reporting even higher figures,” said Pilipenko.
He emphasized that this will have a significant impact on purchasing power and, in the medium term, may affect the dynamics and volume of construction: costs will rise, and consequently, the price per square meter will increase in both the residential segment and state-funded projects.
“Given this, the state program ‘eOselya’ will require a revision of its limits. Currently, the program is based on an average maximum cost of 48,000 UAH per square meter (66,000 UAH in Kyiv) and has certain restrictions on the maximum amount. However, if construction materials continue to rise in price, the limits will have to be increased by at least 20–25%. Otherwise, only a very limited number of projects will qualify for the program,” Pilipenko concluded.
The Kovalskaya Industrial and Construction Group has been operating in Ukraine’s construction market since 1956. It unites more than 20 enterprises in the fields of raw material extraction, product manufacturing, and construction. Its products are represented by the brands “Beton ot Kovalskaya,” “Avenue,” and Siltek. Kovalskaya’s enterprises operate in the Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Lviv, and Chernihiv regions. The aerated concrete plant in the Kherson region has been out of operation since the start of the occupation.
The results of a public opinion poll conducted in March 2026 by the research firm Active Group in collaboration with the Experts Club information and analytical center indicate a noticeable deterioration in Ukrainians’ attitudes toward Israel. The share of positive assessments fell from 44.7% in August 2025 to 38.7%, while negative attitudes rose from 13.7% to 19.8%.
In the breakdown of responses, only 12.6% of respondents chose the “completely positive” option, and another 26.1% selected “mostly positive.” At the same time, 38.2% of those surveyed took a neutral stance, indicating a significant proportion of citizens who do not have a clearly formed attitude or refrain from making assessments.
The negative segment shows growth due to both moderate and sharply critical assessments. The share of “mostly negative” attitudes is 14.7%, and “completely negative” is 5.1%. This means that nearly one in five Ukrainians views Israel negatively, which is one of the highest rates among the countries surveyed. Another 3.3% of respondents were undecided.
The dynamics of change between the two waves of the survey indicate not only a decline in positive sentiment but also a shift of some respondents into the negative segment. This distinguishes the situation from other countries, where a decline in positive sentiment is often accompanied by an increase in neutrality rather than criticism.
“These results show that attitudes toward individual countries are highly sensitive to the foreign policy context and the information landscape. When society develops a contradictory or ambiguous perception of the state’s actions, this is quickly reflected in an increase in negative assessments. At the same time, a high level of neutrality means that a significant portion of Ukrainians have not yet formed a definitive position,” noted Maksym Urakin, founder of the Experts Club information and analytical center.
Thus, in the perception of Ukrainians, Israel is moving into the group of countries with a more polarized image. The combination of a high proportion of neutral responses with a rise in negative sentiment indicates the instability of public opinion, which may change under the influence of future events and information signals.
According to a study conducted by the Experts Club Information and Analytical Center based on data from the State Customs Service, Israel ranks 29th in total trade volume with Ukraine, with a figure of $714.7 million. Imports from Israel slightly exceed Ukrainian exports, resulting in a moderately negative bilateral trade balance.
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.
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