Andrey Kosynko

Andrey Kosynko

World Affairs, Politics and Sports Columnist
4410 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

Oil pipelines with shut-off valves lead to a petrochemical plant — symbolizing logistics issues and attacks on refineries in Russia

Oil Dead End: Russia Cannot Hold July Production Record Due to Refinery Attacks and Tanker Shortage

Economy 08/06/2026, 21:21
🛢️ Russia will not be able to maintain the July growth in oil production in August 2026. 📉 Despite a rise of 100,000 barrels in July, new attacks on refineries (Yaroslavl, Ryazan) and a shortage of tankers in the Black Sea will force a reduction in production. 🇺🇦 The SBU confirmed strikes on "Slavneft-YANOS" deep inside Russian territory. Export plans are at risk of failure.
Read more →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting discussing sanctions against Russia's military-industrial complex

Zelensky calls for 'strangling' Russia's military-industrial complex: new sanctions must hit critical weapon components

Politics 08/06/2026, 21:16
🇺🇦 Zelensky held a meeting on new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The President stated that Russian weapons are critically dependent on imported components and called for not giving Moscow time to adapt. A plan for targeted strikes against specific MIC companies is being discussed. Ukraine also plans to soon create its own air defense system and ballistics.
Read more →
Military ID card on a table with documents and coffee cup — symbol of mobilization and the 'Obereg' registry

Tax Authority to Transfer Data on Men Aged 18-60 to Ministry of Defense: How the 'Obereg' Registry Operations Will Change

Politics 08/06/2026, 20:36
🇺🇦 The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the rules for the 'Obereg' registry: the State Tax Service (STS) will transfer data on men aged 18-60 to the Ministry of Defense. 📉 Within 90 days, the tax authority will transfer information for automatic cross-checking with the 'Obereg' database. This will help identify errors and those missing from the registry. 🛂 Consulates will tighten control: document verification will be conducted via 'Reserve+' and 'Obereg'. Refusal of services is possible if data does not match. 📌 This is part of the digitization of military records, but does not involve creating a new "list of all men".
Read more →
Alexander Bobkin, new head coach of the Ukrainian national hockey team, during training ahead of Ukraine’s first-ever Elite Division World Championship

New coaching staff: Alexander Bobkin appointed head coach of the Ukraine national team ahead of its first World Championship in the Elite Division

Sports 08/06/2026, 20:31
🏒 Alexander Bobkin appointed head coach of the Ukraine national hockey team ahead of its first World Championship in the Elite Division! 🇺🇦 🔹 Replaced Dmitry Khristich and Oleg Shafarenko 🔹 Successful experience with youth national teams U-18 and U-20 🔹 Opponents: Germany, Finland, Sweden, and others #hockey #Ukraine #WC2026
Read more →
Long queue of trucks at the Ukrainian border, illustrating the logistics situation in August 2026

Queue to Leave Ukraine: 5,000 Trucks or Myth? Analysis of the Border Situation in August 2026

Economy 08/06/2026, 18:50
🚛 The internet is discussing queues of trucks leaving Ukraine: business speaks of 6-day delays, while border guards deny it. SBGS spokesperson Andriy Demchenko stated that physically there are fewer trucks at the border than in the electronic queue "eCherha". Real jams, according to him, are located on the territory of neighboring countries (Poland, Hungary), where there is no Ukrainian registration system. 📉 The Association of Freight Forwarders claims that almost 5,000 vehicles are in the queue. 📈 Passenger traffic in August 2026 has grown to 150,000 people per day due to the vacation season. #Logistics #Border #Ukraine #SBGS #Economy
Read more →
Thick black smoke rises into the sky over an industrial area with visible oil refinery pipes after an SBU strike on a strategic facility in Yaroslavl.

Firestorm in Yaroslavl and Kerch: SBU strikes strategic refinery and FSB fleet

Incidents 08/06/2026, 18:39
🔥 Firestorm in Yaroslavl and Kerch: SBU confirms successful strikes on strategic Slavneft refinery and FSB ships. On the night of August 6, 2026, Ukrainian drones launched synchronized strikes on two key targets: 🏭 In Yaroslavl: One of Russia's largest refineries (YANOS) was attacked. 6 explosions, fires on ELOU-1 and AVT-3 units. Damage to the Russian economy. 🚢 In Kerch: Two FSB Coast Guard patrol ships of Project 10410 ("Svetlyak") were damaged. The operation confirms the SBU's ability to strike enemy rear areas at a distance of 700+ km. #SBU #Yaroslavl #Kerch #War2026
Read more →
Buckwheat, tomatoes, cucumbers and a receipt with barcode on crumpled paper background — illustration for news about new food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets

New prices in Ukrainian supermarkets: who offers the cheapest buckwheat, eggs, and oil

Economy 08/06/2026, 17:35
🛒 **Price update in Ukrainian supermarkets (August 6)** RBK-Ukraine conducted a price monitoring of staple products. Here are the leaders: 🥣 **Buckwheat:** The Silpo chain offers the most favorable option for the second day in a row. 🥚 **Eggs:** Auchan wins when buying individually, Silpo and ATB — for packaged cartons. 🌻 **Oil:** Silpo launched a promotion on "Premia", but Auchan holds the lowest price threshold. 🍞 **Bread:** The cheapest sliced bread is in Silpo. 📦 **Online:** Novus offers favorable prices on large packages (900 g) for online orders. #Silpo #Auchan #Novus #Prices #Food #Ukraine
Read more →
Tired man in glasses sitting at laptop in café, rubbing eyes — metaphor for stress from receiving 'happy letters' about foreign real estate

Explosive growth in legal disputes: Ukrainians en masse challenge 'happy letters' for someone else's property

Economy 08/06/2026, 16:58
📉 Explosive growth in tax courts in Ukraine: Ukrainians en masse challenge 'happy letters' for someone else's property. 🏠 📊 In the first half of 2026 alone, more than 3,000 decisions have been made in tax disputes — a record. The main reason is data desynchronization between notaries and the tax authority, as well as errors with property registered through BTI before 2013. ⚖️ Lawyers advise: don't rush to court! It's long and expensive. It's better to file an application for data reconciliation with the STS — it's faster and more effective. #taxes #real_estate #courts #Ukraine #finance
Read more →
Landscape of the Dniester River with exposed sandy shoals and low water levels, illustrating the consequences of drought and hydrological disaster in Moldova.

Hydrological catastrophe on the Dniester: water levels drop below historical minimums, Moldova activates strategic reserves

Incidents 08/06/2026, 16:03
🚨 Hydrological catastrophe on the Dniester: water levels drop below historical minimums. Drought recorded in the river basin, water volume is only 8-19% of the norm. The Dniester Reservoir is shallowing, Moldova has activated strategic water reserves, and Ukraine has restricted water use for 92 enterprises. Experts warn of a worsening situation due to heat and lack of rain. #Dniester #Drought #Ecology
Read more →
Aftermath of Russian strike on Rozetka warehouse: fiery ruins and smoke over the destroyed building

Billion-dollar losses: Rozetka assesses damage from Russian strikes as the highest in the company's history

Economy 08/06/2026, 15:12
💥 Rozetka has suffered record losses — billions of hryvnias due to Russian strikes on warehouses in Brovary. Co-founder Vladyslav Chechotkin called this the largest loss in the company's history. The business is calling for simplified private air defense rules and prioritized access to new warehouses. 🏭🔥 #Rozetka #Ukraine #RussianStrikes #Business
Read more →
Stepan Sibirga at press conference: Ukraine fights for every Patriot missile, revealing shortage and diplomatic efforts

Ukraine is 'fighting for every Patriot missile': Sybiga reveals shortage and diplomatic struggle

Politics 08/06/2026, 14:32
🚨 Ukraine is 'fighting for every Patriot missile'. Acting Head of MFA Andriy Sybiga admitted a critical shortage of ammunition. 📉 The US produces only ~600 PAC-3 missiles per year. 🌍 Competition with the Middle East complicates supplies. 👔 Every ambassador works on obtaining missiles daily. 🗣️ Zelenskyy: supplies have decreased threefold, possible political blackmail by the West. 🔒 Negotiations on production licenses are ongoing.
Read more →