Rinat Akhmetov

Rinat Akhmetov

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Rinat Akhmetov is a prominent Ukrainian businessman, known as the founder and owner of System Capital Management and the largest steel producer in Ukraine, Metinvest. Born on September 21, 1966, in Donetsk, he has been a significant figure in the country's economy, particularly in the steel and coal industries. His business interests extend beyond metallurgy into energy, telecommunications, and real estate. Akhmetov has played a crucial role in the development of Ukraine's industrial sector, but his businesses have faced challenges due to the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. Recently, he was in the news as Metinvest announced the suspension of operations at the Pokrovsk coal group due to escalating military actions in the region, which severely impacted coal production.

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Rinat Akhmetov praised President Volodymyr Zelensky for his courage and described their last meeting before the invasion in 2022.

Ахметов похвалив Зеленського за мужність та розповів про останню зустріч у 2022
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-05-31
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Volodymyr Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky

Rinat Akhmetov discussed his support for the defenders of Mariupol and the 'Heart of Azovstal' project.

Ахметов розповів про підтримку захисників Маріуполя та проєкт "Серце Азовсталі"
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-05-31
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Denys Prokopenko
Denys Prokopenko

Rinat Akhmetov recently donated more than $200K to the country's skeleton racer, Vladyslav Heraskevych, who was banned from the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Banned over a helmet, Olympian receives $200K from Ukraine's wealthiest billionaire: 'A true winner'
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-20
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Rinat Akhmetov donated $200,000 to support Vladyslav Heraskevych after his disqualification from the Olympics.

Dėl šalmo iš olimpinių varžybų pašalintam ukrainiečiui – 200 tūkst. dolerių | Sportas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-02-18
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Vladyslav Heraskevych
Vladyslav Heraskevych

Rinat Akhmetov controls Metinvest, which is one of the interested investors in the Liberty Galați steel plant.

Investitori globali cu miliarde în joc și-au arătat interesul pentru combinatul siderurgic Liberty Galați. Cine este pe listă
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-02-13
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Rinat Akhmetov is the richest Ukrainian billionaire whose company DTEK initiated the court action against Gazprom.

Index - Gazdaság - Ukrán cégek szorítják sarokba a Gazpromot, lefoglalták a Török Áramlat üzemeltetőjének vagyonát
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-12-08
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Viktor Orban
Viktor Orban

Rinat Akhmetov is associated with Metinvest, where Vitaliy Lytovka worked since 2011.

Кого голова Нафтогазу призначив координувати усі облгази
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-12-03
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Rinat Akhmetov is a billionaire Ukrainian businessman who owns DTEK.

Guerre en Ukraine : la Russie espère faire vaciller Kiev en frappant son réseau électrique
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-11-05
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Dmytro Hryhoriev
Dmytro Hryhoriev

Rinat Akhmetov's niece was among the other Ukrainian entrepreneurs who owned shares in the company.

Национализированные активы украинской «Конти» выставили на торги — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-11-01
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Rinat Akhmetov's niece was among the other Ukrainian entrepreneurs who owned shares in the company.

Национализированные активы украинской «Конти» выставили на торги — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-10-31
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Rinat Akhmetov's DTEK was mentioned in relation to the higher electricity prices resulting from the 'Rotterdam+' formula.

ВАКС звільнив від кримінальної відповідальності обвинувачену у справі “Роттердам+”
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-08-21
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Rinat Akhmetov is mentioned as a powerful businessman who now supports the Ukrainian army.

Selenski und die Ukraine: ein Präsident im Ausnahmezustand
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-08-04
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Rinat Akhmetov is the owner of the energy holding DTEK, where Shmyhal worked before returning to power.

Зеленский решил сменить министра обороны Украины — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-07-14
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Rinat Akhmetov is an oligarch in Ukraine with whom Vadim Novinski was a junior business partner.

Jutarnji list - Peti najbogatiji Ukrajinac kupio samoborsko imanje Tomislava Horvatinčića, doznajemo cijenu!
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-06-24
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Rinat Akhmetov is identified as the owner of Metinvest, a major company in Ukraine.

Guerra Ucrania : Artillería soviética y munición estadounidense para tomar una mina clave en manos de Rusia | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-05-31
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Rinat Akhmetov became the president of Shakhtar Donetsk in 1996, during which the club never finished outside the top two in the championship.

Шахтар вперше за 29 років фінішував поза ТОП-2 в чемпіонаті України| Футбол
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-05-19
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Marino Pusic
Marino Pusic

Rinat Akhmetov is considered the richest person in Ukraine and has significant business interests including the metallurgical holding 'Metinvest'.

Бывший санаторий Ахметова в Крыму перешел государству — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-04-25
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Rinat Akhmetov is an oligarch who has provided significant assistance to the 'Sirius' shelter.

Притулок для тварин ''Сіріус'' – собаки, кішки, тонни корму, протези, щеплення і суче молоко
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-04-13
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Rinat Akhmetov is mentioned in relation to a court ruling involving his company 'DTEK Zakhidenegro'.

У компанії відсудили борг за оренду держготелю, який накопичився до 2018 року
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-03-30
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Rinat Akhmetov's company DTEK purchased 'Odesoblenergo' from 'VS Energy'.

У Укренерго відсудили 110 мільйонів
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-03-29
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Rinat Akhmetov's company 'D.Trading' became the largest income-generating company in Ukraine in 2024.

Найбільші українські компанії за 2024 рік
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-03-20
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Rinat Akhmetov is a wealthy businessman whose financial support helps Shakhtar remain competitive.

Η επόμενη μέρα στο ποδόσφαιρο της Ουκρανίας
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-02-26
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