Recognition of the BGV Graphite project, which is being implemented by the BGV Group founded by Hennadiy Butkevych at the Balakhivske deposit in Kirovohrad region, as strategic for the European Union is the beginning of European recognition of Ukraine's potential in the field of critical materials, which ultimately has great importance for all participants in the process, believes Serhiy Voitsekhovsky, a member of the group's board.