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.

Articles

Spike missile display: symbol of dwindling precision weapon stocks amid threats from Russia and China

Emptying arsenals: how the war with Iran exposed US vulnerability to Russia and China

Politics 08/09/2026, 07:38
🇺🇸 The US is facing a critical reduction in weapon stockpiles due to the war with Iran. 🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russia and China are closely monitoring the rate of US ammunition consumption, using this data to plan their own actions. The Pentagon is trying to accelerate production, but replenishing arsenals will take years. Official Washington claims readiness is maintained, but experts are skeptical. #USA #War #Military #Iran #Russia #China
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Car driving on a road with deep potholes and puddles, which can cause suspension damage — a relevant issue for claiming compensation in 2026

Hit a pothole and damaged the suspension: how to get compensation for road damage in 2026

Incidents 08/09/2026, 07:24
💸 Damaged suspension on a pothole? In 2026, you can claim compensation! 🚗 Lawyers remind: simply repairing the car is not enough. To get money from the road owner, you need to: 1️⃣ Document the pothole and the accident site (photo/video). 2️⃣ Call the police to file a report. 3️⃣ Save receipts from the service station. According to Traffic Rules and the Civil Code, damage is compensated in full, but you must prove the fault of the responsible party. ⚖️
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Donald Trump at a press conference discussing drilling in Greenland without government permission

Breakthrough or Provocation? Trump's Company Begins Drilling in Greenland Without Government Permission

Politics 08/09/2026, 05:29
⚡️ **CRISIS IN GREENLAND:** Trump's company starts drilling without government permission! 🛑 🔹 Greenland Energy delivered equipment to the island, ignoring Nuuk's ban. 🔹 Greenlandic authorities issued a "strong warning": no licenses exist! 🔹 A trillion dollars of oil is at stake, but the project violates environmental norms. 🔹 Europe is shocked: against the backdrop of annexation statements, this looks like a provocation. 📉 The situation is heating up: a ship with 300 containers is expected to arrive on September 12.
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Bulgarian flag against a city backdrop, illustrating the drone incident over Bulgarian territory, which Sofia links to the Ukrainian 'Maya' decoy

Drone over Bulgaria: Sofia sees Ukrainian 'Maya' decoy, Kyiv denies intentional direction

Politics 08/08/2026, 19:56
🇧🇬🇺🇦 Drone incident over Bulgaria: Sofia believes it is a Ukrainian 'Maya' decoy, but Kyiv denies intentional launch. Ukrainian MFA Spokesperson Georgiy Tikhyy stated that the Defense Forces did not direct assets towards Bulgaria. The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense currently sees no grounds to consider the incident intentional. 📉 Regional security is under threat due to the prolongation of the RF war.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference discussing delays in Patriot missile production due to bureaucracy

"We would already be making Patriots for everyone": Zelenskyy blames bureaucracy for delays in Patriot production licenses

Politics 08/08/2026, 18:26
🇺🇦 Zelenskyy blames bureaucracy for delays in Patriot licenses: "We would already be making missiles for everyone" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in Serbia that if licenses to produce Patriot air defense systems had been obtained 4 years ago, Ukraine would already be supplying itself and Europe. 🔹 Zelenskyy asked Biden for licenses in the first year of the war. 🔹 An agreement was reached with Trump in late July 2026, but Trump later clarified that the decision is not final. 🔹 While negotiations are ongoing, people are dying under strikes. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #Patriot #Trump #Defense
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Nelli Chukanovska in blue swimsuit against the Eiffel Tower — symbol of her historic victory at Euro 2026 in Paris

Nelli Chukanovska's Historic Gold: How the 19-Year-Old Ukrainian Conquered Paris and the Seine at Euro 2026

Sports 08/08/2026, 18:06
🇺🇦 Historic Gold! 19-year-old Nelli Chukanovska sensationally won the 2026 European High Diving Championship in Paris. 📍 Event: European Aquatics Championships, Paris. 🏆 Result: 1st place with a margin of 27.50 points. 🔥 Details: In the final, Nelli took a risk and performed an element with a difficulty of 4.0, scoring 98 points. This is the first gold medal in the history of Ukrainian women's high diving at the Euros! #Sports #Ukraine #Chukanovska #Euro2026 #Paris
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Fishermen in the Dardanelles against the backdrop of a cargo ship: symbol of maritime route vulnerability following Turkey's restrictions due to drone attacks

Turkey restricts ship passage through the Dardanelles: reaction to drone attacks and threat to food security

Politics 08/08/2026, 17:45
🚨 Turkey restricts ship passage through the Dardanelles due to drone attacks. 🇹🇷 Ankara authorities have suspended the issuance of transit permits for vessels heading to Novorossiysk and Ukraine. The reason is the rise in security threats and injuries to Turkish sailors. 📉 This threatens grain and oil supplies; wheat prices are already at a maximum. 📜 Turkey is acting within the framework of the Montreux Convention but cannot completely close the straits. #Turkey #BlackSea #Economy #Geopolitics #XABinfo
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