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

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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Natalya Mogilevskaya in a red dress against a gray background, symbolizing the tragedy of the film studio and the night attack on Kyiv

Natalia Mogilevskaya in the Epicenter: Video of the Night Attack on Kyiv and the Tragedy of the Film Studio

Politics 06/15/2026, 13:07
Natalia Mogilevskaya showed how she survived the night missile attack on Kyiv, staying at home with her sleeping daughter. The singer explained to her followers that there is no shelter nearby, just like for many residents. As a result of the strike, the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was damaged, and the unique costume collection of the Dovzhenko Film Studio burned down. 🇺🇦🔥🏚️
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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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