The combined revenue of the ten largest companies that changed their region of legal address in 2026 totaled approximately 44.1 billion UAH over two quarters, according to Experts Club’s calculations based on data from OpenDataBot.
The largest among them was Parallel-M Ltd., which imports and sells fuel and operates the Parallel gas station chain. Its revenue for the first two quarters of 2026 totaled 9.18 billion UAH. The company changed its registered address from Zaporizhzhia Oblast to Poltava Oblast.
Second place went to the Pokrovske Mining Administration, with revenue of 6.31 billion hryvnias, which re-registered from the Donetsk region to the Zaporizhzhia region.
In third place is “Podorozhnik Kyiv” with revenue of 5.22 billion UAH. The company, affiliated with the “Podorozhnik” pharmacy chain, changed its region of registration from Lviv Oblast to Kharkiv Oblast.
The combined revenue of the three largest companies totaled 20.71 billion UAH, or about 47% of the total revenue of the top ten.
The top 10 also included “Galychyna-Tabak” with revenue of 4.26 billion UAH, “STV Center” with 4.12 billion UAH, “Interbusiness” with 3.92 billion UAH, “Arion Trade” with 3.83 billion UAH, “Mars Ukraine” with 2.84 billion UAH, “Sovtrading-L” with 2.28 billion UAH, and “SK Energy Group” with 2.13 billion UAH.
The latter company was the most active in terms of the number of changes to its legal address among large businesses: over the course of three quarters, it re-registered four times between Kyiv and the Kharkiv region.
Experts Club notes that the presence of companies with revenues in the billions in the statistics shows that changing one’s legal location remains relevant not only for small and medium-sized businesses but also for large enterprises in the fuel, mining, pharmaceutical, retail, and other sectors.
However, a change of region in the Unified State Register does not necessarily mean an actual relocation of the company’s main assets or production facilities.
Source: OpenDataBot
BUSINESS, COMPANY, EXPERTS CLUB, RANKING, RELOCATION, REVENUE, UKRAINE
A national survey of Ukrainian residents showed that 31.2% of respondents met the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex PTSD (C-PTSD), according to the results of a study published by the British academic publisher Taylor & Francis Group in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology.
“High levels of both lifetime and war-related trauma were recorded. The national prevalence of PTSD according to the ICD-11 was 25.2%, with 6% of respondents meeting the additional criteria for C-PTSD according to the ICD-11, resulting in a combined prevalence of 31.2%,” the publication states.
The data collected reflect mental health status at the time of the survey but do not show changes in symptoms over time. The material for this article was obtained by the publication as early as 2025.
Factors associated with a higher likelihood of developing PTSD or C-PTSD included female gender, older age, lower educational attainment, prior military service, forced displacement due to war, as well as a greater number of traumatic events and war-related stressors experienced throughout one’s lifetime.
Loneliness was the only factor specifically associated with C-PTSD rather than PTSD.
Study co-author Emma Fizer-Irwin, a clinical psychologist, noted that the fact that PTSD was much more common than C-PTSD may indicate that psychological responses to ongoing war do not always fit neatly into models developed in post-conflict settings. “When the threat remains ongoing and unpredictable, the ways in which people experience and adapt to traumatic stress may vary, and this is an important area for future research,” she noted.
The study’s lead author, Deirdre McManus, a lecturer and researcher in forensic psychiatry at King’s College London (KCL), noted that the overwhelming majority of respondents had experienced numerous traumatic events throughout their lives, and many had also been directly affected by the protracted war due to forced displacement, the loss of loved ones, the destruction of their communities, or anxiety about their families; many Ukrainians continue to face stressors in their daily lives. “Despite this, many Ukrainians continue to live and adapt under extremely difficult conditions,” she noted.
Study co-author Vladimir Kulik, a professor in the Department of Social Sciences at the Kyiv School of Economics, noted that PTSD and C-PTSD affect not only veterans or people who were near the combat zone. “These disorders are also prevalent among other segments of the population that have been severely affected by the war—in particular, among internally displaced persons, people who have been subjected to rocket and drone attacks on their cities and towns far from the front lines, as well as those who care for the wounded or traumatized,” he emphasized.
According to Kulik, further research will be necessary to understand how the psychological impact of war evolves among the general population, changing as the conflict continues.
In addition to experts from KCL and the Kyiv School of Economics, the research team included scholars from George Washington University, the University of Manchester, the Center for Eastern European Studies and International Relations (ZOiS), and Combat Stress—a leading British charity addressing veterans’ mental health issues. The study was initiated by the “Conflict and Cooperation in Eastern Europe” (KonKoop) research network, led by Professor Gwendolyn Sasse (ZOiS), and funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space.
The study was conducted via telephone survey using a random sample of 2,504 respondents in territories controlled by the Ukrainian government.
The relationships between the type and number of traumatic experiences encountered during one’s lifetime and war-related trauma, as well as PTSD/C-PTSD, were examined using a series of logistic regression models adjusted for age and gender. The sample is representative in terms of age, gender, marital status, educational level, macroregion, language, and ethnicity.
Before fieldwork began, the questionnaires were pre-tested on a roughly representative subsample (n = 20) of the target group (adults living in urban and rural areas of Kyiv and nine regions of Ukraine). During data collection, interviewers were able to ask questions of a psychologist and consult with him or her on complex cases. The average interview duration was 27 minutes.
Source: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20008066.2026.2697563
PSYCHOLOGY, PTSD, RESEARCH, UKRAINE, WAR
Imports of goods into Ukraine from January through September 2026 increased by 25% in monetary terms compared to the same period in 2025—from $60.1 billion to $75.1 billion, while for all of 2025 they totaled $84.8 billion, according to data from the Telegram channel of the State Customs Service (SCS) of Ukraine.
At the same time, exports remain at the level of the same period in 2025—$29.6 billion for the first nine months of 2026, compared to $29.5 billion last year ($40.3 billion for all of 2025).
“The tax burden per 1 kg of taxable imports in January–September 2026 amounted to $0.62/kg,” the agency added.
As in 2025, the largest sources of imports to Ukraine were China—$22.6 billion, Poland—over $7.1 billion, and Germany—over $4.9 billion.
Exports from Ukraine, also unchanged compared to 2025, were highest to Poland—$3.7 billion, Turkey—over $2.2 billion, and Germany—$2.1 billion.
Of the total volume of goods imported in January–September 2026, more than 73% fell into the categories of machinery, equipment, and transportation—nearly $34.4 billion (customs clearance of these goods generated nearly 191.5 billion UAH in revenue for the budget, or 29% of customs revenue), fuel and energy products—over $10.8 billion (with over 224.9 billion UAH paid, or 34% of customs revenue), as well as chemical industry products—over $10 billion (with 83 billion UAH paid upon clearance, or 13% of customs revenue).
As for the top three most exported goods from Ukraine, the categories remain unchanged compared to 2025: food products—$17 billion; metals and metal products—$2.9 billion; and machinery, equipment, and transportation—$2.7 billion.
The State Tax Service added that during customs clearance of exports subject to export duties, nearly 1.5 billion UAH was paid to the budget from January through September 2026.
Ukrainians’ attitudes toward Belgium in August 2026 improved slightly compared to the previous survey wave: 59.8% of respondents view the country positively, while only 1.4% view it negatively. At the same time, more than a third of those surveyed—36%—remain neutral, according to the Experts Club Information and Analytical Center.
According to the results of the August survey, 21.1% of Ukrainians view Belgium entirely positively, and 38.7% view it mostly positively. A neutral attitude was expressed by 36% of respondents. Only 0.8% view the country mostly negatively, 0.6% view it entirely negatively, and another 2.7% were undecided.
According to the table, the balance of positive and negative assessments is +58.4 percentage points. Thus, Belgium remains among the Western European countries with a distinctly positive perception, and negative attitudes toward it are virtually marginal.
In March 2026, 58.7% of respondents viewed Belgium positively: 19.3% viewed it entirely positively and 39.4% viewed it mostly positively. 37.1% of respondents held a neutral view, 2.3% held a negative view, and another 1.9% were undecided.
Thus, over the course of five months, the share of positive assessments rose by 1.1 percentage points—from 58.7% to 59.8%—while negative assessments fell by 0.9 percentage points—from 2.3% to 1.4%. The neutral segment also decreased by 1.1 percentage points. The balance between positive and negative attitudes rose from approximately plus 56.4 to plus 58.4 percentage points.
At the same time, the internal structure of positive responses changed slightly. The share of fully positive assessments increased from 19.3% to 21.1%, while the share of mostly positive assessments decreased from 39.4% to 38.7%. This means that the overall improvement was modest, but a portion of respondents began to view Belgium more unequivocally positively.
Oleksandr Pozniy, director of the research firm Active Group, previously noted that a significant proportion of neutral responses regarding Belgium is not linked to a negative perception but rather to the specific characteristics of the country’s established image.
“Belgium is perceived by Ukrainians as an important member of the European Union and NATO, a country that consistently supports Ukraine on the international stage. At the same time, its relative distance and the lack of deep historical ties account for the high proportion of neutral assessments,” Pozniy explained.
The new wave of the survey generally confirms this characterization. The positive segment is gradually expanding, negative assessments remain at a minimal level, yet more than a third of Ukrainians still hold a neutral position. This indicates significant potential for further shaping a more defined image of Belgium through economic, humanitarian, educational, and intercultural contacts.
The previous wave of the survey was conducted in March 2026 among 800 Ukrainian citizens aged 18 and older using self-administered online questionnaires on the SunFlowerSociology panel. The sample was representative by age, gender, and region; the maximum theoretical margin of error for indicators at the 50% confidence level was ±3.5 percentage points.
ACTIVE GROUP, BELGIUM, EUROPEAN UNION, EXPERTS CLUB, international relations, NATO, Pozniy, PUBLIC OPINION, SOCIOLOGY, UKRAINE
The possibility of establishing backup bridge crossings was discussed by Mykola Kalashnyk, Ukraine’s Minister of Recovery, Infrastructure, and Transport; Yo Osumi, the Japanese Ambassador; and Osamu Hattori, the head of the JICA office in Ukraine.
“The key issue is the possibility of establishing backup bridge crossings. Given the ongoing Russian attacks on transportation infrastructure, we must ensure alternative routes so that, even if the main bridges are damaged, we can maintain connections between the banks, the movement of critically important cargo, the operation of emergency services, and the ability to evacuate people,” Kalashnik wrote on Telegram on Wednesday evening following a meeting with Japanese representatives.
According to Kalashnik, Japan has already provided Ukraine with 720 meters of prefabricated bridge structures. “We are currently exploring the possibility of using the available equipment to construct backup crossings. We have agreed with JICA to continue working together to find effective engineering solutions,” Kalashnik wrote.
The minister also highlighted a second important area—the resilience of critical utility infrastructure ahead of winter. “We discussed the need for backup power supplies for water utilities, modular boiler rooms, and equipment to ensure the uninterrupted operation of heating and water supply systems. Priority lists of necessary equipment have already been submitted to JICA for the development of a new emergency assistance project,” Kalashnik reported.
“We also discussed the implementation of joint reconstruction projects. We recently signed the fifth phase of the Emergency Recovery Program, which allocates $15 million for infrastructure needs. We are also working on extending technical assistance for infrastructure recovery,” he added.
“I am grateful to the Government and people of Japan, the Embassy, and the JICA team for their consistent support of Ukraine and their willingness to address our urgent needs,” the minister concluded.
A neutral stance continues to dominate Ukrainians’ attitudes toward Egypt: in August 2026, 61.3% of respondents expressed this view. 28.1% of those surveyed view the country positively, while 6.9% view it negatively. Compared to March, the share of positive assessments has decreased, while the share of negative ones has increased, according to the Experts Club Information and Analytical Center.
According to the results of the August survey, 7.2% of Ukrainians have a completely positive attitude toward Egypt, while 20.9% have a mostly positive attitude. A neutral stance is held by 61.3% of respondents. 6.3% view the country mostly negatively, 0.6% view it entirely negatively, and another 3.7% were undecided.
The balance of positive and negative assessments based on these indicators is +21.2 percentage points. Thus, positive attitudes toward Egypt are roughly four times more prevalent than negative ones; however, the high proportion of neutral responses remains the defining characteristic of how the country is perceived.
Compared to March 2026, attitudes have deteriorated slightly. In the previous survey wave, 10.5% of respondents rated Egypt entirely positively, and 21.9% rated it mostly positively—meaning the overall positive rating stood at 32.4%. 62.5% of respondents were neutral, and the share of negative ratings in the aggregated results was about 3.7%.
Thus, over the course of five months, the share of positive responses decreased by 4.3 percentage points—from 32.4% to 28.1%—while the share of negative responses increased by approximately 3.2 percentage points—to 6.9%. The share of neutral assessments changed only slightly—from 62.5% to 61.3%. The balance between positive and negative attitudes decreased from approximately plus 28.7 to plus 21.2 percentage points, respectively.
Maksym Urakin, founder of the Experts Club information and analytical center and a candidate of economic sciences, believes that the case of Egypt clearly illustrates the difference between a country’s economic importance to Ukraine and the extent of its presence in the public consciousness.
“Egypt is a very important export market for Ukraine, primarily for agricultural and food products. At the same time, for most Ukrainians, this country remains more of a tourist destination than an economic partner. That is precisely why we see such a high proportion of neutral assessments: economic ties are significant, but they are not always visible to the general public,” Urakin noted.
According to him, the positive trade balance with Egypt makes this market particularly important for Ukraine amid a general foreign trade deficit.
“When a country provides Ukraine with a significant trade surplus, it is no longer a secondary partner. Such markets must be viewed strategically—in terms of maintaining exports, expanding the range of goods supplied, and fostering long-term economic ties. In the case of Egypt, the potential for this is obvious, but public perception has simply not yet caught up with the country’s actual economic role,” Urakin added.
Thus, Egypt demonstrates a noticeable gap between its economic significance and public perception. Despite the fact that the country is one of Ukraine’s most profitable trading partners in terms of the trade balance, over 60% of Ukrainians continue to view it neutrally. This indicates limited awareness and low emotional engagement rather than a negative attitude.
The survey was conducted in August 2026 using self-administered online questionnaires in the SunFlowerSociology panel among 800 Ukrainian citizens aged 18 and older. The previous wave also included 800 respondents; the sample was representative by age, gender, and region, with a maximum theoretical margin of error of ±3.5 percentage points for indicators at the 50% confidence level.
ACTIVE GROUP, EGYPT, EXPERTS CLUB, FOREIGN TRADE, international relations, NORTH AFRICA, PUBLIC OPINION, SOCIOLOGY, UKRAINE, URAKIN
