Metallurgical production in Ukraine fell by 80% in September, Russian strikes hit seven blast furnaces: five at Metinvest and two at Arlormetal. "Currently, Ukraine still has the potential to export ore, but the blockade of the ports effectively prevents it from being delivered via traditional sea routes. Reorienting to alternative paths is too expensive." - says the research of the Center for Economic Strategy. Even before the strikes, metallurgists faced the European Carbon Import Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and starting July 1, 2026, the European Union introduced stricter restrictions and duty-free quotas for imports of metal products from Ukraine Read EP | Threads | Telegram | Facebook.

Metallurgical production in Ukraine fell by 80% in September, Russian strikes hit seven blast furnaces: five at Metinvest and two at Arlormetal. "Currently, Ukraine still has the potential to export ore, but the blockade of the ports effectively prevents it from being delivered via traditional sea routes. Reorienting to alternative paths is too expensive." - says the research of the Center for Economic Strategy. Even before the strikes, metallurgists faced the European Carbon Import Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and starting July 1, 2026, the European Union introduced stricter restrictions and duty-free quotas for imports of metal products from Ukraine Read EP | Threads | Telegram | Facebook.