Separately, Andrei Ryazantsev, finance director Ukrzaliznystia, rejects as “absolutely baseless”

Separately, Andrei Ryazantsev, finance director Ukrzaliznystia, rejects as “absolutely baseless” charges by Ukrmetallurgprom that poor service by the state railroad is damaging the mining and metals industry. Depending on the metal category, Ukrzaliznytsia increased its freight this year by 1.5-15%, he said. He said recalled that 35% of export shipments by rail are taken by iron ore, a commodity that in unprofitable and has to be subsidized by other commodities.