Steel Front

Steel Front is an initiative by Ukrainian businessman and philanthropist Rinat Akhmetov to support Ukraine's defense efforts during the conflict with Russia

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The first @GLOBSEC 2026 panel featuring Metinvest CEO Yuriy Ryzhenkov alongside NATO representatives and senior Polish military leadership has already taken place.

The discussion focused on how Europe can learn from Ukraine’s wartime experience: the speed of decision-making, the ability of industry to adapt to frontline needs, and how governments and businesses can operate under constant threat.

Particular attention was paid to the role of industry in modern warfare and to how Ukraine managed to turn civilian production capacities into part of its defence ecosystem.

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@GLOBSEC Looking forward to our meeting at 9:30 on May 21 (tomorrow). At the panel "Learning at War Speed: Ukraine and the Future of European Warfare," May 21, 10:00. A discussion on how Ukraine taught industry to operate at war speed – and what Europe is drawing from this.

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We are pleased to announce Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest Group, as a speaker at #GLOBSEC2026 Forum.

Prague | 21-23 May 2026

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Tomorrow, "Rinat Akhmetov's Steel Front" will be at two @GLOBSEC 2026 platforms.

1⃣Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest – at the panel "Learning at War Speed: Ukraine and the Future of European Warfare". May 21, 10:00.
A discussion on how Ukraine taught industry to operate at war speed – and what Europe is drawing from this.

2⃣Oleksandr Myronenko, COO of Metinvest – at the side event "Steel Upgrades: How Ukraine Hardens Western Hardware". May 21, 15:00.
Concrete mechanics: armor for Patriot and IRIS-T, underground hospitals, steel protection for critical infrastructure – everything that Ukrainian engineering has created under fire.

Tomorrow we will share with Europe what the war has taught us.

#GLOBSEC2026 #SteelFront #RinatAkhmetov

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"Rinat Akhmetov's Steel Front" is a silver partner of @GLOBSEC 2026.

This is not just a logo on a banner. This is an opportunity for Ukrainian business to sit at the same table with defense ministers, top executives of European corporations, and architects of the alliance's defense policy – and to speak as equals.

Our topic: how private heavy industry is becoming part of the defense ecosystem. Not in theory. In practice. With numbers and ready-made solutions. All of this is necessary for Europe today.

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In three days, Prague will become the main platform for discussions on European defense.
"Rinat Akhmetov's Steel Front" is a silver partner of @GLOBSEC
We are heading there not as observers – but as bearers of experience that no one else possesses.

Four years of war. Four years of industrial restructuring. Dozens of solutions that were developed under shelling and are now saving lives on the frontline.

We will soon share who will be speaking and about what.

Dear journalists, see you in Prague on May 21-23.

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The 1st Battalion of the 12th Azov Brigade of Ukraine’s National Guard has received UAH 12 million worth of support from Metinvest under Rinat Akhmetov’s Steel Front initiative.

The aid includes 6 off-road vehicles, optics, generators, laptops, and drone equipment for frontline mobility and UAV operations.

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70,000 strong. 5,500 on the front lines. 🇺🇦

Today, we honor the bravest women in the world – the women of Ukraine. They aren't just protecting life; they are defending their nation with weapons in hand.
To every woman bringing victory closer, whether on the front or in the rear: You are incredible.

📸: 15th Operational Brigade of the NGU.

#StandWithUkraine #WomenInMilitary #Ukraine

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Rinat Akhmetov and his businesses have allocated UAH 13.5 billion ($368 million) to support Ukraine over four years of the full-scale war. This assistance targets the Armed Forces, civilians, and veterans.

@SteelFront_ENG supplies soldiers with equipment, drones, steel bunkers, and protective screens for military vehicles (its main production hub, Metinvest, has also built and installed 2 underground hospitals on the front line).
@DTEK_Group has provided free electricity to more than 100 critical infrastructure facilities and restored power to 26 million homes.
“Heart of Azovstal” supports the defenders of Mariupol, from medical treatment to housing.
@FCShakhtar_eng assists soldiers with treatment and rehabilitation.

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EW systems are one of the most critical technologies on the front today. We are proud to support the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov."

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Extremely proud to support the 1st Corps of the NSU Azov.
In 2025, Rinat Akhmetov's "Steel Front" (Metsinvest) provided 600 million UAH ($13.8 million) in aid.

214 million UAH ($4.9 million) of that went toward drones – a vital necessity on the front lines.

The remainder was spent on EW, communications, and other essential gear.

We stand with Ukraine's defenders🇺🇦

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Spanish El País was impressed by the underground shelter-hospital built by Akhmetov’s Steel Front.

The report describes how the clinic, located 7 meters underground, withstood a strike by three guided bombs. The hospital operates 24/7 and can receive up to 150 wounded soldiers per day.

Journalists note that most injuries now come from drones, and the facility itself is described as “a fortress made of wooden beams, 350 m² in size, with 7 exits and water drawn from a 37-meter-deep well.” https://t.co/XPlVRPWOe7

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Metinvest, as part of Rinat Akhmetov's Steel Front, has built Ukraine's 1st underground training hub for the military. 🛡️ It's a modular steel shelter, built in just 1.5 months. It allows 70+ soldiers to train continuously, even during air raids.

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Six metres below ground: inside the secret hospital treating Ukrainian soldiers injured by Russian drones.
Thanks @lukeharding1968 for this work

https://t.co/MZqSxvZjkm

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With deep respect for everyone who defends Ukraine — on the front line and beyond it. Your courage saves lives and the country itself.