Andrey Kosynko

Andrey Kosynko

World Affairs, Politics and Sports Columnist
4418 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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Men's Ukrainian modern pentathlon team in white uniforms after winning bronze at the European Championship in Istanbul

Bronze in Istanbul: The Ukrainian men's modern pentathlon team returns to the continental podium

Sports 08/10/2026, 10:22
🥉 Bronze in Istanbul! The Ukrainian men's modern pentathlon team returned to the podium at the 2026 European Championships. 🇺🇦 The "blue and yellows" scored 4668 points, trailing only Hungary and France. 🏅 Best result by Yuri Kovalchuk (4th place individually). 🔥 First success of the team on the continent since 2024! #sport #ukraine #pentathlon #europeanchampionship
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Ilya Kabatsyura in Hoverla's uniform with a basketball before joining Kyiv-Basket

Ilya Kabatsyura joins Kyiv-Basket: The capital club strengthens its roster with the leader of Hoverla ahead of the 2026/27 season

Sports 08/10/2026, 09:47
🏀 "Kyiv-Basket" strengthens ahead of the 2026/27 season start! Officially: Forward Ilya Kabatsyura has joined the capital club. Last season with "Hoverla", he averaged 14.4 points and 6 rebounds per game. The Kyiv club expects the experienced player to help fight for the Superleague gold. 🇺🇦 #Basketball #KyivBasket #Kabatsyura #Superleague #Sport
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University building in Ukraine with flags — illustration for article on master’s degree costs in 2026

The Price of Knowledge: Master's Degree Costs in Ukraine in 2026 — From 50,000 to 260,000 Hryvnias

Politics 08/10/2026, 09:42
🎓 The cost of a master's degree in Ukraine in 2026 has reached record levels. Tuition for the "Data Science" program at UCU costs 260,000 hryvnias, while in other universities prices start from 50,000. The gap between the most expensive and cheapest programs reaches 8 times. IT and business education remain the most expensive fields. #education #mastersdegree #Ukraine2026
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Collage featuring a gas station, fuel barrels, and a jerrycan, illustrating the change in fuel prices in Ukraine on August 10, 2026

A 5 UAH difference per liter: how fuel prices at Ukrainian gas stations changed on August 10, 2026

Economy 08/10/2026, 09:37
📉 Fuel prices in Ukraine on August 10, 2026: a gap of 5 UAH per liter! Price stability at the beginning of the week does not cancel out the huge difference between gas station networks. Drivers may overpay up to 5 UAH per liter of gasoline or diesel depending on the choice of gas station. 🛢️ Gasoline A-95: ✅ Ukrnafta: 79.90 UAH (cheapest) ❌ SOCAR: 85.40 UAH (most expensive) 🚛 Diesel: ✅ Ukrnafta: 89.90 UAH ❌ SOCAR: 95.90 UAH ⛽ Autogas: ✅ Ukrnafta: 42.90 UAH ❌ WOG: 44.50 UAH Experts are debating: will prices go down or reach 100 UAH? Read the full analysis on XAB.info.
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Russian military ships at the Tartus base in Syria before transfer to civilian control

End of the Base Era: Syria and Russia Sign Memorandum to Transfer Hmeimim and Tartus to Civilian Control

Politics 08/10/2026, 04:52
🚨 Paradigm Shift: Syria and Russia sign a memorandum on the reorganization of military presence. Hmeimim and Tartus are transferred to the civilian control of Damascus, military bases are transformed into training centers. Transition period — 3 months. 🇷🇺🤝🇸🇾 📉 Economy: Syria is ready to reduce imports of Russian oil to lift sanctions, despite the fact that Russia became the main supplier in May 2026. 🔍 Details: Negotiations lasted 18 months. The status of facilities is changing radically, but questions about real control remain.
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Airbus A330-800neo in flight over mountains, symbolizing record demand for aircraft and supply chain challenges in 2026

Airbus in 2026: Record Demand and Supply 'Bottleneck'

Economy 08/10/2026, 01:54
📉 **Airbus in 2026: Demand Hits Records, Deliveries Drop** In July 2026, Airbus received net orders for 138 aircraft but delivered only 67 units to customers. This drop in deliveries puts the annual target of 870 airliners at risk. 🇨🇳 **Key Customers:** • SMBC Aviation Capital — 100 A320neo • Hainan Airlines — 40 aircraft • China Eastern — 25 A330-900 • Riyadh Air — 6 A350-1000 🏭 **Production:** 418 aircraft delivered in 7 months. 452 units remain to be delivered in 5 months (need >90 per month). #Airbus #Aviation #Economy #News2026
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Olena Syvridenko at a meeting in Naftogaz: former PM considered for head of energy giant after refusing ambassadorship

Sviridenko at Naftogaz: Why the former Prime Minister is being considered for the head of the energy giant after refusing the ambassadorship

Politics 08/10/2026, 00:55
🔥 Yulia Sviridenko could head Naftogaz! After refusing the US ambassadorship, the former Prime Minister is being considered for the head of the energy giant. 🇺🇦💼 Source: MP Zheleznyak. The decision has not yet been made, but is under discussion. 💰 The company needs 400 million euros for gas. #Ukraine #Naftogaz #Sviridenko
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