Andrey Kosynko

Andrey Kosynko

World Affairs, Politics and Sports Columnist
4313 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

Russian military flag on camouflage uniform, illustrating the topic of visa restrictions for Russian military personnel

Brussels Deadlock: Why France and Italy Are Blocking a Visa Ban for Russian Military Personnel

Politics 06/26/2026, 20:02
France and Italy have blocked part of the EU's 21st sanctions package due to a visa ban for Russian military personnel 🚫🇪🇺. Paris and Rome pointed out the technical impossibility of verifying combatant status at borders and proposed changing the legal mechanism. Additionally, the countries are disputing oil prices and restrictions on LNG tankers 🛢️⚖️.
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UK Defense Minister Graham Brenton confirms unwavering support for Ukraine

Change of power in London will not change the course: UK reaffirms support for Ukraine and allocates new funds

Politics 06/26/2026, 19:56
The change of power in Britain will not change the course of support for Ukraine: David Lammy confirmed the consistency of London's policy. 🇬🇧🇺🇦 The United Kingdom has allocated an additional £290 million for the restoration and energy security of Ukraine. 💰 In addition, the country promises to strengthen sanctions against the RF and the fight against war financing. ⚖️
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