Andrey Kosynko

Andrey Kosynko

World Affairs, Politics and Sports Columnist
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International PoliticsShipping and LogisticsMaritime TopicsFootball

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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Woman crying from stress over rising water tariffs, man gesturing in argument; foreground shows water from tap and Ukrainian hryvnia bills, symbolizing financial loss

New water tariffs come into effect in Odesa from August 15: a guide to avoiding overpayments

Economy 08/15/2026, 17:20
💧 In Odesa, from August 15, the water tariff has increased to 65.54 UAH/m³. OMVA signed Order No. 339-2026. Residents are warned about the risk of overpayments due to the billing operations of "Infoksvodokanal". 📉 Important: To avoid paying the new tariff for the first half of the month, urgently submit interim meter readings today or tomorrow. 📝 Instructions and details of the changes — in the article.
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Vladimir Putin in front of soldiers with 'Russian Army' bags: Kremlin's 2026 strategy of 'hunting people' instead of mobilization

Human Hunt Instead of Mobilization: The Guardian Reveals Kremlin's 2026 Strategy

Politics 08/15/2026, 16:20
🇬🇧 The Guardian has revealed the Kremlin's strategy for 2026: there will be no official mobilization, but the "human hunt" has intensified. 📉 Instead of a decree — hidden coercion: raids, debtors, and students. 💰 Recruiters use rumors of mobilization as marketing: "Sign a contract now while they are paying." 🔥 Losses of 30k per month require 409k new fighters. The plan is unfulfillable without pressure. 👉 The Kremlin fears a repeat of 2022, but the war requires resources. #Russia #War #Mobilization
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Russian S-300 'Progress' air defense system in forested area, camouflaged with foliage, in context of strikes on rear areas on the night of August 15, 2026

Strikes on 'Progress' and the Rear: How the Situation Developed on the Front Line on the Night of August 15, 2026

Incidents 08/15/2026, 15:22
🇺🇦 On the night of August 15, 2026, the Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out large-scale strikes on the Russian rear and occupied territories. 🔥 Key Events: 🚀 Strike on the 'Progress' Rocket and Space Center in Samara using 'Flamingo' missiles (range ~900 km). ✈️ Attack on the 'Savasleika' airfield in the Nizhny Novgorod region. 🛡️ Destruction of the 'Strela-10' SAM in Kreminna. 🎯 Strikes on command posts in Selydove and Mykhailivka. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirms: work on military targets continues. 📉
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Lyudmila Olyanovskaya celebrates victory at the European Championship-2026, tearing the finish line tape with a smile

Historical Bronze and a New Record: Lyudmyla Olyanovska Triumphantly Concludes the 2026 European Championships

Sports 08/15/2026, 14:07
🇺🇦 **Historical Bronze for Ukraine!** Lyudmyla Olyanovska became the bronze medalist of the 2026 European Race Walking Championships (21 km). 🥇 Gold: Maria Perez (Spain) 🥈 Silver: Alessandra Mihai (Italy) 🥉 Bronze: Lyudmyla Olyanovska (Ukraine) 🔥 **Key Facts:** • Olyanovska set a new **Ukrainian national record** (1:31:07). • The fight for silver was tough: the gap from the rival was only 3 seconds. • This is Olyanovska's third medal at the Euros (after Zurich-2014 and Rome-2024). • Maria Sakharuk also entered the top 10 (8th place). Excellent result for the Ukrainian national team against the backdrop of Oleh Doroshchuk's success in the high jump! 🥈🇺🇦
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Ammunition production: rows of artillery shells on the conveyor in the new defense hub of Lithuania and DEMZ

New Defense Hub: Lithuania and DEMZ Launch Ammunition Production for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and NATO

Politics 08/15/2026, 06:02
🇱🇹🇺🇦 Lithuania and Ukrainian DEMZ have agreed to create a giant ammunition factory. 🏭 Location: Alytus and Prienai district. 👷‍♂️ Jobs: up to 450. 🚀 Launch: end of 2027. 🔫 Products: for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and NATO, including new guided munitions Firefly. 🇺🇸 In the US, there are calls to accelerate the delivery of shells, making the project in Lithuania strategically important.
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Ukrainian soldier in tactical vest with 'UKRAINE' patch and ZSU emblem — symbol of frontline income affecting subsidy calculations for families in 2026

Subsidy for military families in 2026: how income from the front affects the calculation and what documents are needed

Politics 08/15/2026, 05:44
🇺🇦 Subsidy for military families: income from the front is not taken into account in the calculation! 🔹 If a family member participates in defense, their payments are not included in the household income. 🔹 Important: documents confirming the period of participation in hostilities are required. 🔹 Excluding military income does not guarantee a subsidy automatically — incomes of other family members are checked. #subsidy #PFU #Ukraine #military #utilities
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Launch of SM-3 missile from Aegis launcher in field conditions, illustrating increased weapons production by Boeing and RTX for the Pentagon

Pentagon shifts to 'war footing': Boeing and RTX ramp up SM-3 missile production for Aegis amid stockpile depletion

Politics 08/15/2026, 00:05
🇺🇸 The Pentagon has signed urgent contracts with Boeing and RTX to ramp up production of SM-3 missiles for the Aegis system. 🚀 Reason: During the conflict with Iran, the U.S. lost nearly 80% of its interceptor stockpiles. ⚡️ Michael Duffy announced shifting the industry to a 'war footing'. 📉 Domestic political crisis: Trump clashed with Hegseth over the concealment of real data on ammunition shortages. #USA #Pentagon #Boeing #RTX #Aegis #Military #Defense
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Oil spill in the Strait of Hormuz: tanker and pollution near the coasts of Iran and Oman

Environmental Threat in the Strait of Hormuz: Two Giant Oil Spots Appear off the Coasts of Iran and Oman

Incidents 08/15/2026, 12:58
🚨 Environmental Threat in the Strait of Hormuz: Two Giant Oil Spots Appear off the Coasts of Iran and Oman. Satellites have recorded spills off the islands of Qeshm and Sirri. One slick reaches 2,000 sq. km. Theories of causes range from attacks on tankers (including Minoan Pioneer and Caroline Bezengi) to technical failures. Experts warn of catastrophic consequences for the Persian Gulf ecosystem. 🌊🛢️ #StraitOfHormuz #Ecology #Oil #PersianGulf
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