Distinguished Colleagues!
Metallurgists and miners – are the pride of Donbass and the whole Ukraine. You by deed, not by word prove your love for the native land. Your hardworking had been and remain an example for all citizens of our country. In today’s uneasy times you also showed yourself as true patriots. You clearly said “no” to weaponry, terror, war and attempt to tear the Ukraine apart. You said “yes” to peace, constructive talks and expansion of authorities of Donbass. Lump of ore or piece of coal could be crushed down, steel sheet – cut into sizes, but it is impossible to glue them together. Strong Ukraine – it is united Ukraine. Unity of the country – is its highest value.
Metinvest continues to work for the good of society. We repair roads, schools and child day-care centers, hospitals and stadiums, hand over new transport to the cities. We render assistance in restoring of destroyed cities. We continue renovation of capacities of our enterprises. Step by step we go to come to the European level of environmental compatibility of production. Thereto, the citizens of all the cities where we are present could breathe by clean air.
Despite of complicated conditions, we fulfil the undertaken commitments. We do not stop the social payments, raise wages. We render assistance to veterans, arrange summer holidays for children. At all cost, in spite of decreasing of production level, we maintain jobs.
Today, when within easy distance, the firing and explosions are heard, it is not the time to arrange magnificent celebrations. At these days, – the main thing – is to keep up your spirits and faith. We together had done a lot, and could do even more. On the day of our professional holiday I would like to thank you for firmness, striving for peace, devotion to united Ukraine. Thank you for your work and patriotism. Together we shall not allow to destroy Donbass, and we bring it back to peaceful life. I wish you peace, stability and well-being to you and your near and dear ones!
Sincerely yours, Yuriy Ryzhenkov, General director of Metinvest Group.