Oke , I get it.You are trying to find out , what the general opinion is , about this subject.

But , it's not that simple.This can apply to many women all around the world.

So , it is not especially something about Slavic or Russian women.

About your 35 yr old friend in Ukraine.I get his point.
I know that there are too many girls /women who can /may not find a local life partner.

So , I really understand their arguments and the choices that they make.When time is running out on you , you will have to change certain criteria.

When you men are financially in a good position , it is no problem to stay in Ukraine for some months in a rented place or appartment.

And then finding young girlfriends won't be that much of a problem.

I will give you just an example.It was my last night in Ukraine and I would leave the next day.

So , I thought to go to the McDonalds at around 22.00 to have something to eat.Because I had so much Hrivnias left , and I would not use them when I was back home.

As I was almost at the Mac , I saw this young woman , she came up to me and she asked if I had some money for her.

She said that she is a student , and she had not eaten the whole day (or not enough).

Something in my memory told me , that I had seen her before on one of my previous visits.

And it was also in the late evening and close to McDonalds.And then I also gave her money.

So , I took some Hrivnias out of my pocket and I gave them to her.Her eyes became very wide open and surprised when she saw how much money I gave to her.

And then she said : "maybe I must come with you and stay with you" .

And she was already stepping up to me to keep me company.This really happened , I am not making this up.

For 1 second I was speechless.I had never expected this ...

But since I had to leave tomorrow , I quickly said , no , no , you cannot come with me.

And I didn't want to make use of this situation.And of her.

I believe that I gave her about 80,00 to 100 US dollars ( so at least she could have a good meal )

She was about 28 ~ 31 years old , and certainly looking good.Although she had no make up on her.
With make up , she will be a very beautiful woman.

Then she disappeared , maybe to get something to eat.

And I did get something in the Mac and was still thinking about this all.
Ooohh boy , surprise , surprise ...

So , yes , your 35 yr old friend has way tooo many girls / women to choose from.

Because of the way he is acting , I doubt if he is looking for true love.
But that may change one day , when he will get a surprise ....