Ukrainians largely do not support the military using its authority to influence electoral processes, indicating a clear public demand to keep the army out of political struggles, particularly electoral ones. This is evidenced by the results of a study conducted by Active Group.
According to the data presented, the actions by the military that received the most support among acceptable activities were calls for politicians to make decisions in the field of defense (30.2%), publicly expressing a position on draft legislation (15.1%), and establishing veterans’ and civic organizations (14.9%). At the same time, the use of military authority to influence electoral sentiment has the lowest rating—a balance of minus 15.9%, which is the worst result among all options.
Other forms of direct political influence are also viewed negatively, including participation in shaping political decisions (–0.7%), commenting on political processes (–0.7%), and making statements regarding Ukraine’s international policy (–2.6%).
“We see a very clear stance from society: the military can be an authority on defense matters, but this authority should not be carried over into electoral processes. Any attempts to influence electoral sentiment are viewed negatively and effectively delegitimize such involvement. This is an important signal to political actors regarding the limits of acceptable communication with the military,” noted Active Group Director Oleksandr Pozniy.
At the same time, more than half of Ukrainians believe that the military should remain outside of politics during wartime, which indicates society’s demand to preserve the army’s professional role until Victory is achieved.
According to the presented results, 23.1% of respondents unequivocally support the military’s apolitical stance, while another 27.3% tend to support it (50.4% in total). At the same time, 37.6% allow for their participation in politics (23.1% – somewhat opposed, 14.5% – strongly opposed), while another 12% are undecided.
Thus, the prevailing view is that until the war ends, the military should remain focused on performing their immediate duties rather than participating in political processes.
“These results show a clear public demand that the military remain outside of politics until the war ends and concentrate on their key tasks. At the same time, a certain portion of citizens accepts their role in future political processes, but only after Victory,” noted Active Group founder Andriy Yeremenko.
Ukrainians trust the Azov Battalion, the Special Operations Forces, the SBU’s “Alpha” unit, the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine (“Charter”), and the 3rd Army Corps the most when it comes to carrying out state tasks. This is according to the results of a survey conducted by Active Group.
When asked which units citizens trust most in carrying out state tasks, respondents most often named the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov” (15.2%). Close behind in terms of trust were the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (14.7%) and the Special Operations Center “A” of the Security Service of Ukraine, known by the unofficial name “Alpha” (13.4%).
The 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Charter” received 11.7% of respondents’ support, surpassing the Third Army Corps by 0.7%.
The list of units with a notable level of trust also included the “Kraken” Active Operations Unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (7.3%), the 95th Separate Airborne Assault Polissya Brigade (5.4%), and the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade “Kholodny Yar” (4.9%). These results indicate stable support for combat units that have a reputation for being effective in carrying out specific operational tasks.
A lower but still noticeable level of trust is demonstrated by the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Magura” (4.5%), the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade named after Cossack Ataman Ivan Sirko (3.9%), as well as the 55th Separate Artillery Brigade “Zaporizhzhia Sich” and volunteer military formations (3.5% each).
“Even the slight difference between the ratings of the ‘Charter’ and the 3rd Corps is telling, as it reflects society’s perception of the units’ roles outside of a political context. Less media-friendly but more apolitical structures may inspire a higher level of trust, especially in wartime, when the key criterion is the fulfillment of tasks,” noted Active Group Director Oleksandr Pozniy.
Revenues to the budget from state property leases in the first quarter of 2026 amounted to nearly UAH 246 million, representing 30.7% of the annual target, according to the press service of the State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU).
According to the agency, 164 successful auctions for the lease of state property were held in January–March, with an average price increase of 1.7 times. Additionally, 195 lease agreements were renewed, with an average increase in value of 1.01 times.
The total number of auction participants was 399.
The largest transaction in the first quarter was the lease of non-residential premises in Kyiv for 120,000 UAH/month.
As reported, in 2025, the budget received 970.6 million UAH from the lease of state property, which accounted for 97% of the annual plan.
The distribution system operators (DSOs) of DTEK Networks paid over UAH 1 billion in taxes to the state budget and the local budgets of Kyiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions, as well as the city of Kyiv, during the first three months of 2026, the operating holding announced on Friday.
“Even amid constant attacks on the power grid and challenging operations in frontline regions, DTEK Networks’ distribution system operators continue to systematically support the country’s economy,” the company noted.
UAH 872 million was transferred to the state budget, with another UAH 243 million going to local budgets.
“We are working under extremely difficult conditions, restoring networks after shelling while simultaneously supporting the economy. In the first quarter of this year, DTEK Networks’ distribution system operators have already transferred over one billion hryvnias to budgets at various levels,” said Alina Bondarenko, CEO of DTEK Networks.
In 2025, DTEK Networks paid over 5.8 billion UAH in taxes. Of this amount, nearly 4.9 billion UAH went to the state budget, and over 0.9 billion UAH to local budgets.
“DTEK Networks” operates in the electricity distribution and power grid operation sectors in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Odesa regions. The holding’s distribution system operators serve 5.1 million households and 150,000 businesses.
According to Fixygen, PJSC “Izmail River Port ‘Danaysudnoservice’” intends to hold a general meeting of shareholders on April 30, 2026. The company published the notice of the meeting on March 28 on its corporate website in the section for shareholders and stakeholders. At the same time, the company posted separate materials listing the documents required for shareholder participation in the meeting and information on the total number of voting shares as of March 23, 2026.
The publicly accessible section of the corporate website confirms the convening of the meeting on April 30, but the detailed agenda is not disclosed in the indexed text. At the same time, the company also posted its 2024 annual report, indicating that a full package of materials for shareholders is being prepared for the upcoming annual meeting.
PJSC “Port ‘Dunasudnoservice’” was registered on July 17, 1995, in Izmail, Odesa Oblast; its authorized capital is UAH 1.544 million. According to Opendatabot, the company’s director is Yevhen Tarnavskyi, and its primary activity is the repair and maintenance of ships and boats. The company’s revenue in 2025 amounted to 7.256 million UAH, its net loss was 5.715 million UAH, and its assets at year-end stood at 43.877 million UAH. Among the major shareholders, Opendatabot lists Ihor Urbansky with a 79.0575% stake. On its corporate website, the company traces its history back to the Izmail Ship Repair and Mechanical Plant, and then to its transformation into the “Dunasudnoservice” river port.
According to Fixygen, PJSC “Glassware Factory” will hold a general meeting of shareholders on April 27, 2026, via remote participation. The agenda includes the annual financial statements, profit distribution, and corporate governance decisions.
The company manufactures glass containers and glass products for the food industry. The enterprise has a long history and operates in the domestic market.
