Andrey Kosynko

🎾 Marta Kostiuk will play against Iga Swiatek in the round of 16 of the WTA 1000 in Toronto! The match will take place today, August 8, at 19:30 Kyiv time. 🇺🇦 The Ukrainian knows the recipe for victory against the Pole after her success at Roland Garros in May. Watch the live broadcast on Setanta Sports+ (MEGOGO, Kyivstar TV). #Kostiuk #Swiatek #Tennis #WTA

🚨 On the night of August 8, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched synchronized strikes on two major refineries in Russia. The Ilsk plant in Kuban and the Syzran Refinery in the Samara region are burning after a UAV attack. The GUR confirms: this is a blow to the logistics of the Russian army. 🔥🇺🇦

🚨 Rocket attack on Kyiv and the region: 4 people killed, including a child. Destruction in Holosiivskyi and Obolon districts, fires and casualties. The international community condemns the aggression. #Ukraine #RocketAttack #Kyiv

🚨 **CRITICAL EXPORT CUTS**: Ukraine has revised its grain supply forecast for 2026-27 downwards by 54%. 📉 **Figures**: Instead of 64.4 million tons, only 29.6 million tons are expected. Wheat exports will drop by 53%. 🚫 **Reasons**: Russian attacks on Odessa (90% of supplies) and drought on the Danube are blocking exports. 💰 **Damage**: Losses in the second half of 2026 will exceed $2 billion. Storage facilities are overflowing by November. 🇺🇦 **Kyiv's Position**: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plans to resume exports despite the blockade.

📉 Fuel Shock and the Currency Market: Why August 2026 Will Be a Test for the Hryvnia 🇺🇦 💡 The main risks for the dollar and euro exchange rates are linked to instability in the fuel market. Importers are actively buying currency to avoid risks, which increases demand in the interbank market. 🛡️ The NBU maintains control over the situation thanks to interventions totaling $800–900 million. The "managed flexibility" regime allows for smoothing out exchange rate fluctuations. 🔥 Rising fuel prices could accelerate inflation, but seasonal price suppression on food products partially offsets this risk. 📊 Experts do not expect sharp exchange rate changes, although information waves may cause temporary panic. #currencyMarket #hryvnia #oil #inflation #NBU

💰 IDPs can receive a housing rental subsidy in 2026, but the amount is calculated individually. 📉 The amount of assistance depends on family income and the normative rental cost, not the market price of the apartment. ⚠️ If the rent is higher than the norm, the difference must be paid by the tenant. 👉 Find out the details of the calculation and assignment conditions in our article.

🇺🇸 The Trump administration is looking for a replacement for the Cuban government and is preparing secret CIA operations. In Havana, a scenario of a change of power on the model of Venezuela is being considered. On the island — an energy collapse due to an oil blockade, and Cuba is buying drones to protect itself from the US. 🚨📉

🚨 Ukraine's grain exports in 2026 could plummet by 54%. Russian attacks on Odesa ports and drought on the Danube are blocking the export of the harvest. Storage facilities are overflowing, and budget losses will amount to billions of dollars. Ukraine is asking the EU for help and looking for new routes through Romania.

🔥 Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan sign a defense pact: an attack on one equals an attack on all. Signed in Mecca on August 7, 2026. 🌍🛡️ #MiddleEast #Defense #Geopolitics

🥊 Oleksandr Usyk has confirmed that his next fight will be his last. The 39-year-old champion admitted to physical and psychological exhaustion and expressed a desire to dedicate time to his family. 👉 WBC, WBA, and IBF titles have already been vacated. 👉 Deontay Wilder is named as the main candidate for the role of the final opponent. 👉 Experts are debating: should Usyk risk his health for a final show? #Usyk #Boxing #Sports #News2026

🇺🇸 The US Treasury has dismantled a network of exchange houses and shell companies that helped Iran launder hundreds of millions of dollars. This is the eighth blow to Tehran's shadow banking system in 2026. 🚨 #Iran #Sanctions #USTreasury

🚨 Quarantine introduced in Lviv due to rabies in a cat! Admission of unvaccinated animals to clinics is banned within a 5 km radius of the intersection of Volodymyr Velykyi and Krylo streets. Free vaccination is available at LKP "Lev". In case of a bite — see a doctor immediately! 🐱💉 #Lviv #Rabies #Quarantine #Vaccination

📊 **Trust ratings in Ukraine (August 2026): Zaluzhny — leader, Zelensky — in a rift, 70% of citizens unaware of the new PM.** According to the "Rating" group: 🏆 **Valeriy Zaluzhny** (68% trust) — absolute leader. 📉 **Volodymyr Zelensky** (55% trust, 40% distrust) — rating falling amidst protests. 📈 **Mykhailo Fedorov** — sharp rating spike from 35% to 58% in a month. 🆕 **Mykhailo Drapaty** (General) — 56% trust, but 23% are unaware of him. ❓ **Serhiy Koretsky** (PM) — 70% of Ukrainians "haven't heard" of him. #Ukraine #Politics #Poll #Zaluzhny #Zelensky

🇺🇦 The first 308 million UAH has already been paid out under the 'School Package' program 2026! 💰 Almost 61,000 families received 5,000 UAH each for first-graders. Apply via 'Diia' or PFU. Remaining applications are being processed — no need to re-apply! 📚✏️ #Ukraine #SchoolPackage #SocialSupport #Education2026

🇺🇦 The State Property Fund has begun an audit of state warehouses for transfer to businesses affected by Russian shelling. 🔥 Following the attack on August 5, "Epitsentr", Rozetka, "Nova Poshta", and others were affected. The transfer of hundreds of thousands of square meters of space is being prepared. ⚖️ A legal model is being sought: auctions or preferential rent, with the main goal being to avoid corruption. 📉 Experts warn: changing logistics may lead to price increases.

🔥 *US and Iran close to ceasefire!* Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that a ceasefire agreement could be signed within 1–2 days. Ceasefire duration — 30 or 60 days. A key role in negotiations is assigned to Oman and control over the Strait of Hormuz. 🌍🕊️ #Iran #US #Ceasefire #MiddleEast

🇺🇦 Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Belgrade for his first official visit on August 7, 2026. Negotiations with Vučić and Mačak: economy, security, EU. 🤝 Serbia maintains neutrality regarding sanctions against Russia, but dialogue with Ukraine is intensifying. #Ukraine #Serbia #Zelenskyy #Vučić #Politics

🔥 Aleksey Gusev has moved from Dynamo to Chornomorets on a one-year loan! The 21-year-old defender has chosen the number 23 jersey and is ready to strengthen the Odesa team's right flank. His debut was scheduled for August 8, but the match was postponed due to stadium damage. He may now play on August 16 against LNZ. 🇺🇦⚽ #Dynamo #Chornomorets #UPL #Football