Steelworker at work beside molten metal

Metallurgist in a reflective protective suit working over a molten metal bath at a Ukrainian steel plant

A metallurgist in specialized heat-protective gear operates a tool over a bath of glowing molten metal. The blinding light of the melt and billowing steam highlight the harshness and danger of the job. The image symbolizes the efforts of Ukrainian metallurgy, which must compete against subsidized producers from China, Turkey and the EU.

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