Andrey Kosynko

Andrey Kosynko

World Affairs, Politics and Sports Columnist
4416 articles
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.

Articles

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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Daria Snigur on the tennis court in Cincinnati after defeating Yulia Starodubtseva

Ukrainian Derby in Cincinnati: Daria Snigur Sensationally Defeats Yulia Starodubtseva and Advances to Top 20

Sports 08/14/2026, 22:51
🇺🇦 Daria Snigur sensationally defeated Yulia Starodubtseva in the Ukrainian derby at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati! 🎾 🔥 Score: 6:4, 6:3 (1:45) 🏆 This is Snigur's second victory at tournaments of this level in her career! 👉 In the second round, Daria will play against Top 20 Madison Keys (August 16). #Tennis #WTA #Cincinnati #Ukraine #Snigur
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Donald Trump and a diagram of Chinese drone DJI Mavic 3 components, illustrating the imposition of tariffs on UAV imports

Drone War: Trump Imposes Tariffs up to 100% on Drone Imports, Closing the Market to China

Politics 08/14/2026, 20:43
🚨 Trump imposes tariffs up to 100% on drone imports! The US is closing the market to China, launching an onshoring program. 🇺🇸🇨🇳 🔹 100% tariff on heavy drones and thermal imagers. 🔹 25% — on commercial UAVs. 🔹 Concessions for the EU and allies subject to 100% localization. 📉 China loses 80% of the market, the US prepares for a technological war. #Trump #Drones #Tariffs
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Panoramic view of the abandoned industrial structures of the Chervonohrad COF, symbolizing the management crisis and threat to the 2026 heating season

Battle for Chervonohrad CEF: How the Fight for Control Over the Plant Threatens the 2026 Heating Season

Economy 08/14/2026, 18:53
🔥 Battle for Chervonohrad CEP: How the Fight for Control Over the Plant Threatens the 2026 Heating Season 📅 August 19 — key court hearing that could change the fate of the enterprise. 👨‍⚖️ Alexander Klimov: appointment of a new arbitrator could mean loss of control by people linked to Andriy Vengryn. ⚠️ Coal is rotting in warehouses, workers are unpaid, ecological threat is growing. 🔍 Audit of the plant's activities is expected, which could reveal corruption schemes. 🏛️ The situation has become a test for the new government: launch the plant before winter or the heating season disruption is inevitable. #ChervonohradCEP #CoalIndustry #Ukraine #HeatingSeason #Corruption
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Footballers battling for the ball during a match — illustration for news about UAFL launching a new refereeing review program with Nicola Rizzoli

Transparency as a priority: UAF launches new refereeing review program featuring Nicola Rizzoli

Sports 08/14/2026, 18:40
⚽ UAF launches a new refereeing review program! 🎯 🔹 Main goal — transparency and openness in the work of referees. 🔹 First episode — analysis of the "Veres" vs "Dynamo" incident featuring Nicola Rizzoli. 🔹 Controversial foul by Bilovar recognized as a correct decision by the referee. 🔹 The program will be released regularly with the participation of experts. #UPL #Football #Refereeing #UAF #Veres #Dynamo
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Air Defense Breakthrough: Russian Drone Crashes in Romanian Forest, Sparking Fire and Alarm in NATO Headquarters

Air Defense Breakthrough: Russian Drone Crashes in Romanian Forest, Sparking Fire and Alarm in NATO Headquarters

Incidents 08/14/2026, 16:55
🇷🇴 Russian drone crashes in Romania: radars missed the target due to low altitude. A fire started in the forest, authorities admit gaps in air defense. 🚁 📍 Incident in Lunca Văii (14.08.2026): - Drone was not detected by MApN radar. - Firefighters are extinguishing the blaze in the forest. - PM Boloian: "We need to urgently equip the army". 🔥 This is not the first case: drones were shot down near the Neptun Deep gas project in August. #Romania #Drones #AirDefense #Security
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Oleksandr Onufriiev in Ukrainian national team uniform at European Championships 2026, celebrates reaching the pole vault final

Return to the Final: Oleksandr Onufriev Ends Ukraine's 14-Year Pole Vault Final Drought at the 2026 European Championships

Sports 08/14/2026, 16:24
🇺🇦 Historic Breakthrough: Oleksandr Onufriev Advances to the 2026 EC Final! 🇺🇦 In Birmingham, the Ukrainian pole vaulter ended a 14-year streak of no finals at continental championships. Onufriev made it to the decisive stage thanks to a rival's error, clearing the 5.45 m bar. In the final, he will face the world record holder Duplantis. The final will take place on August 16. 🏅 #Sport #Ukraine #EC2026 #Onufriev #Athletics
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