Twenty Years of Resilience: A Year-by-Year History of Ukraine’s Economy and Metinvest
This year, Ekonomichna Pravda marks its 20th anniversary. Over this period, Ukraine has gone through more challenges than many economies face in half a century: global financial crises, two revolutions, the occupation of Crimea, the war in eastern Ukraine, the loss of part of its industrial capacity, the pandemic and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Throughout these years, Ekonomichna Pravda has not only documented key events and economic transformations, but also explained their impact on business, the state and society. One of the most important companies in Ukraine’s mining and metals industry, Metinvest Group, is also celebrating its anniversary. Over these years, the Group has not merely responded to challenges. It has expanded production, modernised its operations and supported infrastructure projects. Today, it remains one of Ukraine’s largest exporters and taxpayers.In 2026, these two stories intersect at a single point. For Ekonomichna Pravda and Metinvest, these 20 y