Andrey Kosynko

Andrey Kosynko

World Affairs, Politics and Sports Columnist
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Graduated from the maritime academy and spent most of his life on voyages. He has seen ports all over the world, so he judges global events not from the TV: he knows what sanctions, wars, and fuel prices look like from the deck and from a port city.

He writes about international politics, economics and logistics, shipping, and maritime incidents. In his free time, he is an avid fan, so he regularly writes about football as well.

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US Navy nuclear submarine in harbor, illustrating the topic of creating a new reconnaissance submarine to replace USS Jimmy Carter

US Navy Confirms Creation of New Reconnaissance SSN for Seabed Operations: Replacing USS Jimmy Carter

Politics 08/16/2026, 02:55
🚀 US Navy confirms creation of a new reconnaissance SSN based on Virginia Block V for seabed operations. 🌊 Will replace USS Jimmy Carter, receiving a secret module for working with cables and pipelines. 🤖 Capabilities: UAVs, command center, mission adaptation. 📅 Commissioning — as part of a 12-boat program. #USNavy #SSN #Reconnaissance #VirginiaBlockV
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Saab Gripen fighter jet in flight against clouds: Colombia demands review of 3 billion euro contract price

Colombia demands review of Gripen fighter price: scandal over 3 billion euro contract

Politics 08/16/2026, 02:04
🇨🇴 Colombia demands a review of the price for Gripen E/F fighters. New President Abelardo de la Espriella considers the 3.135 billion euro contract too expensive. 📉 Comparison with other countries shows a huge gap: Thailand pays ~138 million dollars per aircraft, Ukraine — 138.5 million euros. Colombia agreed to 184.4 million euros. 🇺🇸 The US may intervene in the deal due to American components in the fighters. ⚖️ The government conducted an audit and found no violations, but plans to review offset conditions rather than cancel the contract.
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Burnt wreckage of Apache helicopter on the ground in Texas, smoke and fire after the crash that killed two pilots

Tragedy in Texas: US Army Indefinitely Grounds Apache Flights After Two Pilots Killed

Incidents 08/16/2026, 01:45
🚁 **Tragedy in Texas: US Army Indefinitely Grounds Apache Flights** On August 12, 2026, an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed in Texas during training. Two pilots died. In response to the incident, the Pentagon imposed a moratorium on flights for the entire fleet of these machines until the cause is determined. The investigation is proceeding under secrecy. The incident jeopardizes international contracts, including a $10 billion deal with Poland. 🇺🇸🔥
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivers a speech in front of the Turkish flag during his visit to Syria, symbolizing a new phase in Ankara-Damascus relations

Erdogan's Visit to Syria: A New Chapter in Ankara-Damascus Relations

Politics 08/16/2026, 01:30
🇹🇷🇸🇾 Erdogan's Visit to Syria: A New Chapter in Ankara-Damascus Relations. Ambassador Yilmaz confirmed that President Erdogan's visit to Damascus will definitely take place before the end of 2026. This visit will be a landmark event, symbolizing a new phase in relations between Turkey and the government of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. #Turkey #Syria #Erdogan #Diplomacy
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Mark Sikorski proposes the creation of a European Legion of veterans to counter Russia’s hybrid warfare

Sikorski: Europe Needs a 'European Legion' of Veterans to Protect Against Russia's Hybrid War

Politics 08/15/2026, 21:42
🇪🇺 Radosław Sikorski called for the creation of a 'European Legion' of veterans to protect against Russia. 🔹 The US is shifting focus to Asia; Europe needs its own 'heavy lifting'. 🔹 The Legion will not replace NATO but will strengthen the European pillar. 🔹 Russia is applying the 'Maskirovka' doctrine and hybrid attacks. 🔹 A peace plan is possible only with Kyiv's participation. #Poland #Europe #Sikorski #NATO #Ukraine
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Florist shop owner working on a laptop, calculating losses and tax deductions after property damage

Tax Shield for Business: How to Write Off Property Destroyed by Shelling and Reduce Corporate Income Tax

Economy 08/15/2026, 20:46
💰 Businesses affected by shelling can legally reduce corporate income tax. The STS clarified the rules for writing off destroyed property: small businesses write off according to accounting rules, large businesses according to tax rules. The main thing is to collect documents (SES acts, ERDR). Losses can also be recorded in the «Diia» app for compensation. 🏭📉
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in front of a torn EU flag and protesters, symbolizing the tension between Turkey and the European Union

«Europe without us is vulnerable»: Erdogan shifts course on EU, demanding Brussels recognize Ankara's supremacy

Politics 08/15/2026, 19:00
🇹🇷 Erdogan announced that Turkey no longer strives for the EU! The President stated that Europe needs Ankara more than it needs Brussels. 🔥 Behind the scenes — a tough trade for defense billions and access to the SAFE fund. 📉 Internal «shake-up» of the government against the backdrop of the failure of the contract with BYD. 🌍 Turkey is actively diversifying alliances: BRICS, SCO, and independence. #Turkey #Erdogan #EU #Geopolitics #XABinfo
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung speaks to journalists, discussing the proposal for 'permanent peace' with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung proposes 'permanent peace' to the North: Seoul ready for dialogue, but Pyongyang rejects the initiative

Politics 08/15/2026, 18:56
🇰🇷 Lee Jae-myung called on North Korea to negotiate 'permanent peace' instead of an armistice. The President of South Korea proposed discussing disarmament and security, but Pyongyang rejected the initiative, calling Seoul a 'hostile state'. Against the backdrop of North Korean military participation in the conflict in Ukraine, Seoul plans to strengthen its defense and develop relations with Japan. #SouthKorea #NorthKorea #Politics
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Ursula von der Leyen speaking in front of the EU flag, symbolizing the idea of a '28th regime' for business in Europe

Digital Delaware for Europe: Why Business Dreams of Ursula von der Leyen's '28th Regime' Despite Protests

Economy 08/15/2026, 18:47
🇪🇺 EU '28th Regime': Why business is thrilled, and protesters are silent? In August 2026, the European Commission launches the EU Inc. project — a digital equivalent of the state of Delaware for Europe. 📉 The IMF estimated old barriers as a 110% tax on business. 🚀 Company registration is now 48 hours and 100 euros. 🚫 'Yellow Vests' are not protesting: the reform is voluntary and does not affect ordinary citizens. Why isn't Brussels creating a 'digital concentration camp' but saving the economy? Read the fact-check in our longread. #EUInc #Europe2026 #Business #Digitization #Economy
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Drying of the Rhine River: aerial view of vast sandbanks and a stranded barge, illustrating the critical drop in water levels and threat to navigation

32 Centimeters to Catastrophe: Rhine Drought Paralyzes German Industry and Threatens Energy Grid

Economy 08/15/2026, 18:42
🚨 LOGISTICAL COLLAPSE: Rhine Dried Up to 32 cm! 🇩🇪 📉 German industry paralyzed. Coal for power plants and raw materials for BASF cannot pass through the bottleneck at Kaub. ⛔ Barges sailing at 20% capacity. Freight prices have risen 6-fold. 💸 Economic losses for Germany could reach €5–7 billion. The threat of an energy crisis before winter is real.
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DTek representative speaking at a conference about the record connection of 2,700 green generation objects in 2026

Energy Leap: DTEK Connects a Record 2,700 Green Generation Facilities in the First Half of 2026

Economy 08/15/2026, 18:14
🚀 Energy Breakthrough 2026: DTEK Connects 2,700 Green Generation Facilities in Six Months! 📊 In the first 6 months of 2026, 2,728 solar power plants and 14 industrial units were connected to DTEK networks. ⚡️ Record Paces: The six-month figure surpassed the results of the entire year of 2024. 🌱 Innovations: A hybrid solution (SPP + cogeneration) was commissioned for the first time. 🏭 DTEK Networks CEO Alina Bondarenko: "Every new facility is a step towards decentralized energy."
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Worker in a helmet operates a red valve on yellow gas equipment against a blue sky

Controlled gas export: Ukraine discusses a mechanism to sell up to 15% of production while maintaining state regulation

Economy 08/15/2026, 18:04
🇺🇦 Ukraine is considering the possibility of limited gas exports (up to 15% of production) on the condition that domestic needs are fully covered. Experts emphasize that the decision must be made by the government to control resource flows. 💰 Export revenue could be directed towards restoring infrastructure damaged by shelling. 📉 At the same time, private gas production remains 26% lower than 2021 levels.
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US National Guard in front of the Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool, symbolizing the controversial renovation project

«American Blue» and the Washington Failure: Trump Spent $14 Million on the Reflecting Pool, Turning it into a Swamp

Politics 08/15/2026, 17:47
🇺🇸 <strong>Failure in Washington: Trump Spent $14 Million on the Reflecting Pool, Turning it into a Swamp</strong> The Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial has been drained again. The reconstruction initiated by Trump turned into a disaster: the «blue» bottom overheated, the water bloomed, and chemicals burned the coating. 🔍 <strong>Key Facts:</strong> • The $14.6 million project failed due to the «frying pan effect» and material defects. • Trump blamed «vandals» for the damage, but the FBI confirmed construction defects. • Democratic senators have launched an investigation into the misappropriation of funds. 🗣 <strong>The Irony of the Moment:</strong> While Trump dreams of seizing the Strait of Hormuz, his «Hormuz» in Washington is a dried-up puddle where workers are scrubbing the bottom with brushes. #Trump #Washington #ReflectingPool #USA #Politics #Scandal
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Ukrzaliznytsia security officers checking passengers near a train car in 2026

Survival Algorithm on the Go: How 'Ukrzaliznytsia' Ensures Passenger Safety in 2026

Incidents 08/15/2026, 17:36
🚆 'Ukrzaliznytsia' has updated safety rules for passengers in 2026. A clear 5-step action algorithm is now in effect for conflicts on trains: from using 'panic buttons' to calling the police at the station. 🔹 Cameras and help call buttons have been installed in new carriages. 🔹 Passengers are advised to record violations on camera. 🔹 The dispatcher has the right to stop the train to call the police. ⚠️ Important: only 15% of carriages are currently equipped with modern systems. In case of an alarm at the station — go to shelter immediately! #Ukrzaliznytsia #Safety #Trains
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