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

Russian 1000 ruble banknote with Lenin's portrait, symbolizing financial assistance

Money without documents: in 2026, many Ukrainians will receive a one-time payment for Independence Day automatically

Economy 06/15/2026, 12:00
The PFU has simplified the receipt of a one-time payment for Independence Day in 2026: for many categories of citizens, money will come automatically along with a pension or subsidy. ⏳ Special rules apply to military personnel and those who acquired status after August 24. Find out who needs to submit an application independently and who needs to do nothing. 🇺🇦💰
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