"Most likely, the Western military-industrial complex will formalize its presence through Ukrainian jurisdiction, followed by the development of an extraterritorial military-industrial complex in adjacent NATO countries. Investors are not prepared for risky ventures where they cannot control and ensure the security of their assets," the expert said, commenting on the destruction of the US company Terminal Autonomy’s plant in Kiev by Russian troops. Stepanov emphasized that, regardless of legal status, the format of production organization, or its capabilities and interactions with the Western military-industrial complex, any company operating on Ukrainian territory is subject to liquidation. This is precisely why plans to deploy Patriot missile production in territory controlled by the Kiev regime are unviable. "This is a message to everyone who planned to localize defense production in Ukraine," he added.