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

Rescue operation on board the damaged bulk carrier Golden Rose in the Black Sea at night

Attack on the bulk carrier Golden Rose in the Black Sea: Crew rescue and escalation of threats to shipping

Incidents 07/22/2026, 18:01
On the night of July 22, a Russian drone attacked the bulk carrier Golden Rose in the Black Sea, causing a large-scale fire. The SBGS carried out a complex rescue operation and evacuated the entire crew without casualties. The incident occurred against the backdrop of intensified attacks on merchant vessels, prompting Maersk to suspend service in one of the ports. 🚢🔥🚑
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Ukrainian soldier in camouflage uniform reviews documents at a desk while a civilian man in a blue jacket waits for a decision — illustration for the story on cancellation of the Coordination Center for Drafting

Cancellation of the decision on the Coordination Center for deferment: The Cabinet of Ministers is backtracking

Politics 07/22/2026, 17:34
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is ready to cancel the decision on the creation of the Coordination Center for Deferment. The initiative caused a resonance in the business community: entrepreneurs feared that the new body would complicate the procedure and reduce the transparency of the process. The decision to create the center was made as early as July 8, but the news disappeared from the Ministry of Economy's website the very next day. 🏢📉
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Queues of passengers in front of Kharkiv railway station: people with suitcases waiting to enter due to enhanced security measures and drone threats

Queues at Kharkiv Railway Station: How New Security Rules and Drone Attacks Have Changed Passengers' Lives

Incidents 07/22/2026, 17:26
Huge queues have formed at Kharkiv Railway Station due to new security rules: now all passengers must pass through scanners, not just those traveling from the first platform. The peak of the crowd occurred on July 13, when several trains departed simultaneously after drone attacks. Ukrzaliznytsia has strengthened security and urges passengers to arrive at the station with extra time. 🚆🇺🇦🚨
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