Andrey Kosynko

Andrey Kosynko

World Affairs, Politics and Sports Columnist
4423 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.

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Official poster for the 2027 Spanish Super Cup in Istanbul featuring FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad logos against the backdrop of Hagia Sophia

Historic Relocation: The 2027 Spanish Super Cup to be held in Istanbul for the first time

Sports 08/13/2026, 21:09
🇹🇷 The 2027 Spanish Super Cup will be held in Istanbul for the first time! 🇪🇸 📅 Dates: February 2-7, 2027 🏟️ Venue: Atatürk Olympic Stadium 🏆 Participants: "Barcelona", "Real", and other top clubs This historic event marks the end of the Saudi Arabia era and the beginning of a new chapter in the tournament's history. We look forward to your comments! ⚽️
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Desolate shore of a dried-up river with a stranded ferry — visual evidence of catastrophic drought in Europe, where 40% of territory is on fire and nuclear plants are shut down due to water shortage

Catastrophic Drought in Europe: 40% of Territory on Fire, Nuclear Plants Shut Down, Farmers Eating Winter Reserves

Politics 08/13/2026, 20:44
🔥 CLIMATE COLLAPSE IN EUROPE: 40% of Territory in Drought! 🌾 📉 Europe in shock: June-July 2026 became the hottest in history. Farmers are forced to eat winter feed reserves, nuclear plants are shutting down due to lack of water. 🇫🇷 France awaits its worst corn harvest since 1980. 🇩🇪 Germany allowed organic farms to feed livestock with "chemicals". 🇷🇴 Romania shut down a reactor at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. 💸 Damage to the EU economy — 180 BILLION euros. A spike in meat and milk prices is coming. #Europe #Drought #Climate #Economy #Euractiv
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Diplomatic Boycott: Poland Did Not Invite Ukraine to the Largest Military Parade in Warsaw

Diplomatic Boycott: Poland Did Not Invite Ukraine to the Largest Military Parade in Warsaw

Politics 08/13/2026, 20:05
🇺🇦🇵🇱 Poland did not invite Ukraine to the largest military parade in Warsaw on August 15, 2026. NATO allies, including the USA, France, and Canada, will participate in the festivities. Kyiv's absence is linked to a political crisis and disputes over the UPA. 📉 IBRiS poll: 33% of Poles have worsened their attitude towards Ukraine. 🇫🇷 For comparison: in July, Ukrainians led the parade in Paris. 🤝 Defense cooperation continues: Poland confirmed the transfer of MiG-29s. #Ukraine #Poland #Parade #NATO #Diplomacy
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Person filling a blue bottle with water from a kitchen faucet — illustration for news about Odessa raising water tariff to 65.54 UAH

Odesa prepares to raise water tariff to 65.54 UAH: reasons and authorities' reaction

Economy 08/13/2026, 19:06
💧 In Odesa, the water tariff may be raised to 65.54 UAH per cubic meter. The Executive Committee of the Odesa City Council supported the draft resolution on price increases for LLC "Infoks". The main reasons are the rise in prices for fuel, electricity, and wages since 2021. The decision awaits approval by the military administration. 🇺🇦 Since July and August 2026, water tariffs have already risen in many Ukrainian cities: Vinnytsia, Uman, Lviv, Poltava. In Kyiv, the issue remains open. 🏠 Benefits and the right to subsidies are preserved.
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Patriot air defense system in combat position on a training ground, illustrating Ukraine's urgent need for air defense systems

European Commission Urges EU Countries to Immediately Transfer Patriot Missiles to Ukraine: Air Defense Crisis and the Fight for Every Unit of Weaponry

Politics 08/13/2026, 18:08
🚨 European Commission urges EU countries to immediately transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine! 🇺🇦 Kaja Kallas and Anita Hipper: Air defense is an unconditional priority. Poland is ready for a new batch, but Politico says stocks are exhausted. The US is not in a hurry with technologies. Winter threat — UK appeal to strengthen air defense. #Ukraine #Patriot #EU #AirDefense
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Ukrainian Minister of Defense Alexey Reznikov at a government meeting discussing survival strategy and resource mobilization

Koretsky's Government: Survival Strategy, Full Resource Mobilization, and Army Priority

Politics 08/13/2026, 17:09
🇺🇦 Serhiy Koretsky's Government has presented a new program of activities. 🔹 Key priorities: full mobilization of resources for the army until the end of 2026 and acceleration of European integration. 🔹 Business will receive priority access to state warehouses for dispersing stockpiles. 🔹 Strict accountability of officials for results has been introduced. 📉 Experts note risks in funding and discrepancies in the program approval timeline. #Ukraine #Koretsky #Politics #Army
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Loading pipes onto a ship at the port: Interpipe's logistical maneuver to bypass the 2026 Ukrainian naval blockade

Logistical Maneuver: How Interpipe Bypasses Ukraine's Sea Blockade in 2026

Economy 08/13/2026, 15:42
🚛 Interpipe Bypasses Sea Blockade: How Ukrainian Industry Adapts to New Conditions in 2026. Despite the complete blockade of the Odesa and Mykolaiv ports due to attacks in late July, the company continues product deliveries. 🔹 Switch to road logistics for Europe. 🔹 Reorientation of exports to the US and Middle East via EU ports. 🔹 Rising fuel prices vs. the threat of a total export halt. #Interpipe #Logistics #Ukraine2026 #Economy
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Pressure gauges and pipelines at a gas distribution station, symbolizing the monitoring of natural gas reserves in Ukraine

Ukraine Exceeds Gas Reserve Targets but Demands €400 Million: Real Risks of Winter Deficit

Economy 08/13/2026, 15:15
🇺🇦 Ukraine has exceeded its gas reserve plan (14 billion cubic meters) but is requesting €400 million for imports. Minister Shmyhal called the amount a minimum: real needs could be higher. 💸 Funds are needed not for storage injection, but for direct supplies to consumers in case of winter production strikes. ⚠️ Risks of infrastructure attacks remain high.
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Shopper browsing dairy products in a supermarket — visual for article on 2026 logistics collapse and disappearance of goods from Silpo and Fora shelves

Logistics Collapse 2026: Why Dairy Products Disappeared from Silpo and Fozzy Shelves and What Producers Should Do

Economy 08/13/2026, 14:54
🥛 **Dairy Disappears from Shelves: Logistics Collapse 2026** In August 2026, a shortage of dairy products and baby food arose in «Silpo» and «Fozzy». Experts explain: factories are working, but warehouses and logistics are destroyed. 🏭 **Under Attack:** Danone, Lactalis, YAMZ. 🚚 **Problem:** Destruction of Fozzy Group DCs and inability to deliver. 💰 **Risks:** Price hikes due to expensive logistics. Business is demanding subsidies and reserve warehouses from the state. #Economy #Ukraine #Shortage
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Ukrainian rhythmic gymnastics team with medals and trophies after winning at the qualification tournament in Frankfurt

Ukrainian rhythmic gymnastics at the start of Olympic qualification: the fight for Los Angeles 2028 in Frankfurt

Sports 08/13/2026, 14:39
🇺🇦 The Ukrainian rhythmic gymnastics team has started the fight for the 2028 Olympics! 🌍 📍 Frankfurt am Main, August 12–16, 2026. 🥇 The World Championship will feature the first non-named licenses for the Games in Los Angeles. 👯‍♀️ Group sextet: Diana Baeva, Polina Horodnycha, Taisia Redka, Kira Shirykina, Valeriya Peremeta, Oleksandra Yushchak. 🎀 Individual hopes: Taisia Onofriychuk and Polina Karika. 📉 Earlier, there was discussion about excluding the absolute champion from the entry list, but the delegation traveled to Germany in full strength. #RhythmicGymnastics #Ukraine #Olympics2028 #Sport
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Yellow Kyivtrans minibuses on a busy Kyiv street: symbol of the system preparing for validator implementation and cashless fare payment

Kyiv Marshrutkas Await Validators: Deadlines, Petitions, and the Fight for Cashless Travel

Incidents 08/13/2026, 14:24
🚌 Kyiv marshrutkas are waiting for validators! The Kyiv City Council has set a deadline: equipment must appear within 9 months after the lifting of martial law. 📉 Currently, private operators are looking for partners among banks to implement cashless payments. 🗳️ Citizens are demanding to speed up the process: a petition for GPS and cameras by January 1, 2027. They are also discussing payment by mileage and limits for pensioners. #Kyiv #Transport #Marshrutkas #KyivNews
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Shelves with Marlboro and Parliament cigarettes in a store — illustrating the shortage of tobacco products after strikes on Fozzy and Novus warehouses in Ukraine

Cigarettes Disappear from Shelves: How Strikes on Fozzy and Novus Warehouses Paralyzed Ukraine's Tobacco Market

Economy 08/13/2026, 14:05
🚬 Cigarettes are disappearing from the shelves of "Silpo" and "Fozzy" due to strikes on Fozzy and Novus warehouses. JTI and Philip Morris are looking for detours, but warn: prices may rise due to logistics. 📉 📦 Since 2022, more than 1 million sq. m of warehouses have been destroyed. Business is demanding flexibility from the state: allow the removal of goods from "blind" warehouses. 🔥 The strikes on August 5 affected not only tobacco but also "Epitsentr", Rozetka, and "Nova Poshta". The logistical crisis of 2026 threatens market stability.
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Donald Trump in a blue suit and red tie against a blurred crowd, illustrating the theme of the sanction vacuum and Democrats' demands to the administration regarding Russia

Sanctions Vacuum: Democrats Demand Trump Administration Explain Russia Policy

Politics 08/13/2026, 12:34
🇺🇸 Democratic Senators Warren and Van Hollen demand explanations from the Trump Administration: why hasn't the US introduced new sanctions against Russia for 17 months? 📉 🔹 In October 2025, Rosneft and Lukoil were restricted, but there has been silence since. 🔹 The Treasury cited 'peace negotiations,' but Marco Rubio admitted they reached a deadlock back in May. 🔹 The Senate approved Lindsey Graham's 'Hell Sanctions': tariffs up to 500% and a blow to the 'shadow fleet.' 🔹 Kyiv expects a new package of tough measures from the US as early as September 2026. #USA #Russia #Sanctions #Trump #Warren #Politics
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