Andrey Kosynko

Andrey Kosynko

World Affairs, Politics and Sports Columnist
4332 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

Smoke over Kyiv: bridge and park in haze, air pollution

Smoke over Kyiv: why the air has worsened and when it will clear

Politics 07/03/2026, 19:04
Thick smoke has enveloped Kyiv and the region: experts link the smog to forest fires and the aftermath of shelling 🌫️🔥. Meteorologists forecast an improvement in the situation in the second half of the day thanks to rain, which will wash pollutants out of the air. Radiation levels currently remain within the norm 📉🌧️.
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A man refueling his car at a gas station, illustrating the theme of preventing a fuel crisis in Ukraine

Fuel Crisis Averted: Minister Sobolev on Ukraine's Fuel Supply Strategy

Economy 07/03/2026, 13:32
Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev announced no fuel deficit in Ukraine: the market is supplied, and logistics are working. 🛢️ Mobile gas stations are being implemented in frontline zones, and the WOG network is introducing a special operating mode. Drivers are advised to watch prices — the gap between networks allows for savings. 🚗💸
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Army General Valery Gerasimov, head of the Russian General Staff, amid SBU investigation into war crimes

Gerasimov under investigation: SBU files charges of war crimes against head of Russian General Staff

Politics 07/03/2026, 13:19
The SBU and the Office of the Prosecutor General have filed criminal charges against Valery Gerasimov for war crimes. The general is accused of organizing attacks on civilian objects and the attack on Kyiv in July 2026, which claimed the lives of dozens of people. The investigation is being conducted regarding violations of the laws and customs of war. ⚖️🇺🇦
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