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
