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

Tankers off the coast of Turkey: how Ukraine hunted Russia's 'shadow fleet' for years

Politics 05/29/2026, 10:45

Three tankers attacked off Turkey have been working to bypass Russia's sanctions for years, and Ukraine knew about it. 🚢💥 Vlasyuk revealed details of their 'shadow' activities and links to Iran. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

Diesel will drop below 80 hryvnias: why gas station prices will start falling as early as this week

Economy 05/29/2026, 10:00

Diesel fuel in Ukraine is ready for a sharp decline: wholesale prices have already dropped, and retail is not far behind. Experts predict a drop below 80 hryvnias as early as this week. 🚗⛽📉

232 Drones and 'Iskander': How Ukraine's Air Defense Repelled a Massive Attack on the Night of May 29

Politics 05/29/2026, 09:25

🚨 The night of May 29 was a test for air defense: Russia attacked Ukraine with 232 drones and a ballistic missile. 217 targets were shot down, but there were impacts and casualties. 🔥🛡️

Bread Shock 2026: Why a Loaf Could Rise by 25% and Who's to Blame

Economy 05/29/2026, 09:06

Bread in Ukraine could rise by 25% as early as 2026. Experts explain: it's not about grain, but about expensive electricity and logistics. Who is right — the optimists or the pessimists? 🍞📉🔥

A Blow to the Future: How a Russian Attack Destroyed a School in the Chernihiv Region

Incidents 05/29/2026, 08:48

A night attack by Russian "Geran" drones destroyed a school in the village of Mashevo in the Chernihiv region. The building burned down completely, but miraculously, casualties among the population were avoided. 🏚️🔥

Diesel prices drop: which gas station networks lowered fuel prices in Ukraine on May 29

Economy 05/29/2026, 08:10

Diesel fuel has become cheaper at the largest networks in Ukraine! 🔻 WOG and OKKO lowered prices on DF by 1 hryvnia. Find out where it is most profitable to refuel now and which networks have remained unchanged. ⛽🚗

Oil Falls: Trump Pauses, Markets Await Peace in the Strait of Hormuz

Economy 05/29/2026, 07:40

Oil prices are falling amid hopes for a US-Iran deal: Trump pauses before deciding on the ceasefire. 🛢️📉 The Strait of Hormuz is once again the focus of investors. 🌊

Tenfold Surge: Ukraine Demands Radical Strengthening of Air Defense from the West

Politics 05/29/2026, 04:40

Ukraine demands the West increase air defense supplies by 10 times due to the escalation of air attacks. Permanent Representative Melnyk at the UN called for closing all financial loopholes for the Kremlin and supporting the "all for all" exchange formula. ⚡️🛡️

Kaja Kallas: 'No Intermediaries' — Why the EU Has Rejected Neutrality in Negotiations with Russia

Politics 05/29/2026, 02:15

Kaja Kallas has closed the topic of EU mediation: Brussels will never be a neutral arbiter between Moscow and Kyiv 🇪🇺🚫🤝. Instead of searching for a 'super-envoy', the European Parliament has focused on strict conditions for peace and 'red lines' for Russia. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

Kremlin threats fail: G7 ambassadors declare readiness to work in Kyiv

Politics 05/29/2026, 01:16

G7 ambassadors ignored Moscow's calls for evacuation and declared their intention to continue working in Kyiv 🇺🇦🇷🇺. Diplomats emphasized that Russian threats would not force them to leave Ukraine and held a meeting with business leaders to discuss investments 💼. This is a hard signal to the Kremlin: diplomatic support for Kyiv will not wane.

Guterres on the War in Ukraine: The Chain of Death Must Be Broken Immediately

Politics 05/29/2026, 00:20

UN Secretary-General Guterres warned of the risk of uncontrolled escalation of the war in Ukraine. He called to immediately stop the "chain of death" and demanded a complete ceasefire. 🌍⚠️

Phytosanitary Storm: Russia Closes Borders to Armenian Vegetables Due to Quarantine Violations

Economy 05/28/2026, 22:46

Rosselkhoznadzor is introducing restrictions on the import of Armenian vegetables starting May 30. 🚫🍅 The reason is 181 cases of quarantine violations and evasion of control. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and strawberries are affected. 📉

70,000-seat stadium and Kurdish fervor: Kabael chooses the perfect trap for Usyk

Sports 05/28/2026, 22:28

Agit Kabayel chose Düsseldorf for the fight with Usyk, promising a 70,000-seat stadium and a unique atmosphere with the participation of Kurds and Ukrainians. The German believes that Usyk's age and tactical mistakes against Verhoeven are his chance for victory. 🥊🇩🇪🇺🇦

Politics 05/28/2026, 22:16

12 Hours of Silence: IAEA Records Critical Communication Failure at Zaporizhzhia NPP

Politics 05/28/2026, 21:48

The IAEA has recorded a record 12 hours of complete isolation of the Zaporizhzhia NPP from the outside world against the backdrop of shelling. Rafael Grossi warned that communication failures and fuel shortages create critical risks for nuclear safety. 🚨⚡

PFU Calms Fears: Double Payments of 1500 UAH Will Not Lead to Pension Blockages

Economy 05/28/2026, 20:35

PFU reassures citizens: erroneous double payments of 1500 UAH will not lead to pension blockages. If you have already spent the money, you will not be punished, but the funds must be returned through legal channels. 🛑💸

Ukrainian Triumph in Paris: Starodubtseva Rewrites Roland Garros History and Overtakes Svitolina

Sports 05/28/2026, 19:16

Ukrainian tennis players created a real festival in Paris! 🇺🇦 Yulia Starodubtseva sensationally defeated world No. 2 Rybakina, rewriting Svitolina's record. For the first time in Roland Garros history, four Ukrainians reached the Round of 16! 🎾🔥

New Customs Code of Ukraine: Full Integration with the EU and Strengthened Fight Against Smuggling

Economy 05/28/2026, 18:02

Ukraine is updating its Customs Code according to EU standards: businesses will gain access to the single market, while customs will gain the right to investigate smuggling. 🚛🇪🇺 The reform promises to simplify logistics but tighten control. How will this affect imports and exports?

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