Andrey Kosynko

Andrey Kosynko

World Affairs, Politics and Sports Columnist
4425 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

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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Ukrainian volleyball players in blue jerseys attack the ball at the net, Italian defenders in red jerseys attempt to block the hit during the Agata Mroz-Olszewska Memorial

Ukraine gave the world champions a fight: volleyball players sensationally won the first set against Italy at the Agata Mróz-Olszewska Memorial

Sports 08/13/2026, 11:31
🇺🇦 The Ukrainian women's volleyball national team played its second match at the Agata Mróz-Olszewska Memorial in Koszalin. Despite losing to Italy (1:3), the Ukrainians sensationally won the first set against the world champions, coming back from 0:5 to 25:18! 🏐 🔥 Key moments: - A 9:0 surge on Milenko's serve. - Injury to Italy's leader Omoruya in the 2nd set. - Top scorer: A. Danchak (15 points). 📅 Today, August 13, the final match against France at 21:30. This is the last check before Euro 2026!
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Hourglass with cracks and red glow, symbolizing the passage of time and tension in the region due to false mining and drone attacks

Chisinau vs. Odesa: How False Bombing Threats and a Real Drone Strike Paralyzed the Southern Region

Politics 08/13/2026, 11:26
🚨 The morning of August 13, 2026, was a day of double impact: Chisinau paralyzed by a false bombing threat, while the Odesa region repels a drone strike. 🛑 A false bomb report caused evacuation and flight delays. 🛩️ Russian decoy drones "Gerbera" and "Parody" create chaos in the sky. 📊 Forecast: Tightened control and integration with NATO. #Chisinau #Odesa #UAV #BombingThreat #HybridAttack
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Donald Trump in a blue suit and red tie against the sky — photo linked to secret evacuation from Ankara due to MANPADS threat

Secret evacuation of Trump from Ankara: how the MANPADS threat foiled the flight on 'Air Force One'

Politics 08/13/2026, 11:04
🇺🇸 The Secret Service saved Trump from an assassination attempt in Ankara! Intelligence learned of Iran's plans to shoot down the aircraft with MANPADS. The President was secretly evacuated on a "backup" plane via a food delivery van. Defense Minister Hegseth flew with him, while Secretary of State Rubir remained on 'Air Force One'. Trump confirmed the special operation. 🚨✈️
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Two women discuss financial charts on a computer in an office, illustrating the theme of economic sabotage and imports

Economic Sabotage: Why Ukrainian Diplomats Promote Imports Instead of Supporting Domestic Business

Economy 08/13/2026, 10:55
🚨 Economic Sabotage: Ukrainian Diplomats Help Imports Instead of Supporting Their Own People's Deputy Dmytro Kysilevskyi has exposed the practice of a number of ambassadors who, instead of promoting Ukrainian exports, are engaged in attracting foreign goods to the domestic market. 📉 Facts: - Ambassadors lobby the interests of foreign companies in Ukraine. - Ministers ignore local manufacturers during procurement, preferring to spend the budget abroad. - Diplomats oppose anti-dumping measures that protect domestic business. 🇺🇦 The deputy proposes introducing KPIs and sending "non-understanding" diplomats on educational trips to factories in Nikopol, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia. #Ukraine #Economy #Diplomacy #Kysilevskyi #RBK
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Facade of Pivdennyi Bank office with logo and 'bank' inscription, reflecting stability and credit growth in 2026

Pivdenny Bank in 2026: Record growth in lending and currency operations amidst market stagnation

Economy 08/13/2026, 09:08
🏦 Pivdenny Bank has published the results for the first half of 2026, showing figures that significantly exceed market averages. 📈 Business lending grew by 19% (vs. 12% market average), while corporate deposits increased by 6% against a general market decline. 💵 Currency record: the volume of forex operations exceeded $1 billion for the first time in a single month. The bank actively supports the defense industry. 🇺🇦 The financial institution confirms its status as one of the leaders of the Ukrainian market with private capital.
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Ukrainian swimmer Ihor Troyanovskyk in action at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships, breaking into the top 10

Ukrainian swimmer Igor Troianovsky reaches top 10 at European Championships 2026

Sports 08/13/2026, 01:17
🏊‍♂️ **Ukrainian swimmer Igor Troianovsky reaches top 10 at EC 2026!** In the 100m butterfly, the Ukrainian took the final 10th place, posting a time of 51.57 seconds. The direct path to the final is closed, but Troianovsky remains in "lucky loser" status and retains chances to participate in case of other participants' withdrawals. 🇺🇦 #Sports #Swimming #EC2026 #IgorTroianovsky
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms a large-scale combined strike on Novorossiysk and the sinking of frigates

"Long-range sanctions": Zelenskyy confirms massive combined strike on Novorossiysk and sinking of frigates

Politics 08/13/2026, 00:31
🚨 Zelenskyy confirms a massive operation on Novorossiysk under the code name "long-range sanctions." For the first time, "Neptune," "Bars" missiles, and dozens of types of drones worked in a single attack. The defeat of the frigates "Admiral Essen" and "Admiral Makarov" is confirmed. The grain terminal in the port has stopped, hitting Russia's exports. 🇺🇦💥
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Smoke from drone explosion over field in Moldova near Ukrainian border, with border posts featuring flags nearby

Explosion over Crockmaz: Moldova Confirms Russian Origin of Drone and Admits Air Defense Gaps

Politics 08/13/2026, 00:09
🇲🇩 Moldova confirms: the drone that exploded near the village of Crockmaz is Russian. Defense Minister Anatol Nosat admitted that this is a more advanced model than before. 🚨 📉 Air Defense Problems: Radars do not cover the entire sky, budget is the smallest in Europe. But purchases of means to shoot down drones are already underway. 🤝 Diplomacy: Chisinau recalled its ambassador from the RF, calling the incident a violation of sovereignty. #Moldova #Russia #Drone #AirDefense #Crockmaz #War
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