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.

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Ukrainian soldier in camouflage with flag on helmet, contemplating future after contract — illustrating new deferment system

New deferment system in the Ukrainian army: how tenure and combat experience affect the guarantee after a contract

Politics 06/15/2026, 16:31
🇺🇦 Ukraine has introduced a new deferment system for the military: the more tenure and combat experience, the longer the guarantee after the contract. For those whose three-year contracts are expiring, a 6-month deferment is provided. 💰 Record payments are also promised — up to 300,000 hryvnias on the front line! #Ukraine #Army #Deferment
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