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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Articles

Brent crude oil price chart showing sharp rise to $100.886 amid Iran's threat to block Strait of Hormuz

Brent Crude Holds at $96: Iran Threatens US with Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Economy 06/01/2026, 20:10
Brent crude is trading in the range of $93–$96 against the backdrop of Iran's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has ceased diplomatic exchanges with the US, which caused a price spike of 5–7% in a day. Analysts from J.P. Morgan and the World Bank warn: further dynamics depend on the stability of supplies through the strait. ⚠️📉🛢️
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Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's GUR, confirms Kyiv's goal to end the war before winter

Budanov confirms: Kyiv aims to end the war before winter

Politics 06/01/2026, 19:57
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, confirmed that Kyiv's main goal is to cease hostilities before winter. The official called this task realistic and noted that the timelines may be linked to upcoming elections in the US and a surge in diplomacy 🇺🇸🇺🇦.
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