Ukrainians’ attitudes toward Lithuania remain among the most stable and positive of all countries covered by the sociological survey conducted in March 2026 by the research company Active Group in collaboration with the Experts Club information and analytical center. The share of positive assessments rose to 75.1% compared to 71.7% in August 2025, indicating a further strengthening of this country’s positive image in Ukrainian society. At the same time, the level of negative attitudes remained unchanged at 3.3%.
“Completely positive” attitudes dominate the response structure—44.1% of respondents chose this option. Another 31.0% described their attitude as “mostly positive.” Thus, Lithuania ranks among the countries with the highest share of unconditional support among Ukrainians.
A neutral stance is held by 21.0% of respondents, which is a relatively low figure compared to many other countries. This indicates a fairly clear and well-established attitude among Ukrainians toward Lithuania. Negative assessments remain minimal: 2.3% of respondents chose the “mostly negative” option, and only 0.9% selected “completely negative.” Another 0.7% were undecided.
The trend between August 2025 and March 2026 demonstrates not just stability, but a gradual strengthening of positive perceptions. The increase in positive assessments is occurring without a rise in negative ones, which is quite rare in sociological research and indicates the systemic nature of this support.
A distinctive feature of attitudes toward Lithuania is also the high proportion of “fully positive” assessments, which signifies not only general goodwill but also an emotionally strong perception of this country as a close partner. This pattern of responses is characteristic of countries that Ukrainians associate with consistent political support, solidarity, and active participation in international processes related to Ukraine.
“Attitudes toward Lithuania are an example of how a stable, positive image of a country is formed in the public consciousness. Where there is consistent support, a clear position, and a tangible presence on issues important to Ukraine, public opinion responds accordingly. In the case of Lithuania, we see not situational sympathy, but long-term trust,” noted Oleksandr Pozniy, director of the research company Active Group.
Thus, the survey results indicate that Lithuania remains one of Ukraine’s most positively perceived partners. Maintaining and even strengthening this level of trust points to stable relations and a high level of public support that is not dependent on short-term factors.
According to a study conducted by the Experts Club information and analytical center based on data from the State Customs Service, Lithuania ranks 16th in total trade volume with Ukraine, with a figure of $2.17 billion. At the same time, imports from Lithuania exceed exports of Ukrainian goods, resulting in a trade deficit of over $752 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, LITHUANIA, Pozniy, SOCIOLOGY, SURVEY, UKRAINE, URAKIN
Lithuania is investing €15 million to strengthen the rehabilitation system and modernize the healthcare system in Ukraine.
According to the Central Project Management Agency (CPVA), which is implementing the program, the project is funded by the Lithuanian Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Development Fund and the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense, as reported to Interfax-Ukraine.
The program covers three strategically important rehabilitation centers—in Lviv, Dnipro, and Zhytomyr. Specifically, in Dnipro, the university hospital will receive a 34-bed inpatient rehabilitation ward with 18 rooms featuring modern physical and occupational therapy facilities, as well as a shelter for 80 people.
In Zhytomyr, the rehabilitation ward of one of the military hospitals will be modernized: 11 two-bed rooms, a shelter for 200 people, and solar panels for energy self-sufficiency during massive attacks will be added.
The project also supports the development of the UNBROKEN rehabilitation center in Lviv and its expansion from 70 to 120 beds through the construction of a third floor and a specialized rehabilitation pool.
“Today, international support for Ukraine continues, but it needs visibility. It is critically important for partners to see that their aid not only reaches its destination but is also visible, valuable, and important to Ukrainian society,” the CPVA notes.
Imports of trucks to Ukraine in January 2026 decreased by 45% in monetary terms compared to the same month in 2025, to $41.1 million, according to statistics from the State Customs Service.
According to the published data, compared to December last year, imports of these vehicles fell by 2.5 times.
Most trucks last month were imported from France – $6.1 million (38.3% less than last year), but their share in total imports of these vehicles increased to 14.9% from 13.3%. Thailand was the second largest exporter with $4.7 million (11.4% share), followed by Lithuania with $4.6 million (11.26%).
In January last year, the top three truck suppliers were the United States, Germany, and France.
Imports of trucks from all other countries decreased by 10.3% to $25.7 million.
At the same time, according to statistics, Ukraine exported only $0.22 million worth of trucks in January, mainly to Turkey, and a year ago there were also insignificant export deliveries (worth $0.76 million), mainly to Romania.
As reported, in 2025, imports of trucks to Ukraine increased by 5.5% compared to 2024, to $999.5 million. with the largest imports coming from France ($169.2 million, up 42.8% from the previous year), Poland ($162.7 million, down 14.7%), and the United States ($109 million, up 2%).
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The Kametstal plant, part of the Metinvest mining and metallurgical group (Kamensk, Dnipropetrovsk region), has certified B500SP and B500B grade rebar for supply to Lithuania.
According to the company, Metinvest’s steel products are conquering EU construction sites.
At the same time, it is noted that at the end of 2025, Kametstal’s rebar took a new step in European geography: from the “green light” on the Romanian market for B500C class profiles in October to the official certification of B500SP and B500B classes for Lithuania in December.
“The certification process for B500SP and B500B grade rebar with a nominal diameter of 8 to 32 mm, produced on the 400/200 rolling mill, has been successfully completed. As a result, certificates have been obtained that enable Kametstal to supply its products to customers in Lithuania,” the company said in a statement.
It is noted that the certification was preceded by intensive preparation and coordinated work by a team of specialists from Kametstal and the management company of the Metinvest Group. An offline audit, during which an experienced expert, Valdemaras Gauronskis, director of the Construction Products Certification Center (Statybos produkcijos sertifikavimo centras – SPSC), visited Kametstal, took place at the end of October. Based on the results of the production inspection, a positive decision was made regarding the compliance of the specified grades of reinforcing steel with the Lithuanian standard.
Kametstal is part of the Metinvest Group.
CERTIFICATE, EUROPE, EXPORT, LITHUANIA, reinforcement, Каметсталь
Lithuania wants Ukraine to become a member of the European Union by 2030 and will focus on this during its presidency of the EU Council in 2027, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said.
“Lithuania wants Ukraine to become a member of the European Union by 2030. This would be a decisive step towards ensuring long-term stability, security, and prosperity not only in this country but also for peace in the region. This is a strategic interest for Lithuania, which we want to continue to focus on during our presidency of the EU Council in 2027,” Nausėda said during a press conference in Vilnius with Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Nausėda said that Lithuania has already provided more than €1 billion in financial aid to Ukraine and called for long-term funding for the Ukrainian army. In addition, Lithuania has allocated more than €100 million for the reconstruction of Ukrainian schools.
Lithuania is sending Ukraine more than 90 generators to ensure the functioning of heating, electricity, and critical infrastructure, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Rūginienė said.
“Ukrainians are facing a serious shortage of electricity and heating due to Russia’s continuous shelling of energy infrastructure — a deliberate, brutal strategy that has been used every winter since the start of the war, this time with particular intensity and recklessness. Lithuania is sending more than 90 generators to ensure the functioning of heating, electricity, and critical infrastructure,” she wrote on social media.
The prime minister emphasized that Lithuania stands firmly on the side of Ukraine.
“On Ukraine’s Unity Day, we are sending warmth from Lithuania – power generators worth over €2 million. Lithuania supports Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!” Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys wrote on social media.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga also reported that he had spoken with his Lithuanian colleague and friend Kęstutis Budrys and thanked him for the announced assistance.
“I am sincerely grateful for the important news that Lithuania is providing Ukraine with much-needed additional energy assistance — a large number of generators to strengthen our resilience.
This is vital and timely assistance,” Sybiga wrote.
He informed his colleague about the situation on the battlefield and the latest developments in the peace talks.
The ministers agreed on further contacts at various levels and coordinated their positions ahead of international events to be held next week.
They paid particular attention to the next steps in promoting Ukraine’s integration into the EU.
“On this symbolic day — Ukrainian Unity Day — I expressed my gratitude to Kęstutis for his personal efforts in support of Ukraine and congratulated him on being awarded the Order of Merit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,” Sibiga said.
