Breaking News 12/23/2024 Read 2 min

New Year's address of Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest Group

Dear friends,

As we approach 2025, we reflect on what we are creating together. Metinvest’s team is united across two continents, with production facilities in five countries and representative offices around the world. Thousands of buildings, bridges, roads, modern ships and skyscrapers are made of Ukrainian steel — a symbol of our strength, endurance and inspiration.

We all feel anxious and concerned about the future. Yet I am confident that even in the face of war, we can take pride in the achievements of the past year. We have not only endured, but also managed to grow again. We have risen after a blow that was merely a knockdown. We have defended our status as an export leader, a pillar of Ukraine and one of the largest donors to the nation’s armed forces.

No success would be possible without the contribution of Metinvest’s employees, both in Ukraine and abroad. Without our coal miners, steelmakers, coke producers and miners. Without everyone dedicated to fulfilling their professional duties. You are the foundation on which everything that we have rests.

We also recognise our employees serving in the defence forces. Thanks to them, we can live and work in our homeland. We will never forget the heroic deeds of our defenders. We are waiting for the return of every veteran and already planning to rebuild Ukraine.

Metinvest is not just a company. It is a union of people, cities and countries. Our unity is our strength. No matter how challenging it is, we are together.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May it bring peace, welfare and confidence in the future.

Glory to Ukraine!