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

Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, speaking at a podium with the Hungarian flag in the background, after being re-elected leader of Fidesz despite a drop in party ratings

Orban Re-elected as Fidesz Leader Despite Defeat: 729 Votes, but Party Rating Collapses

Politics 06/14/2026, 00:44
Viktor Orban was re-elected as Fidesz leader with 729 out of 737 votes, despite the party's historic election defeat. 🇭🇺 While there is unity within the party, Fidesz's public rating has collapsed: the new Prime Minister Magyar's party leads them by 3 times. Orban accused Magyar of working for the West and promised resistance, while Tisza prepares media reforms.
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Tomahawk missile in flight, symbolizing the Pentagon's ban on exports to Germany and the rift in security between Europe and the US

End of an Era: Pentagon Bans Sale of Tomahawks to Germany, Splitting European and US Security

Politics 06/13/2026, 21:55
The Pentagon has banned the sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany, which could signal the end of the 80-year security system in Europe 🇺🇸🚫🇪🇺. Washington explains this as a desire to reassess the balance of contributions, but experts see it as an attempt to separate its security from Europe's. Allies' trust in the US has dropped to a critical level, forcing Europe to create its own sovereign long-range weapon systems 🚀🛡️.
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Polish soldier in camouflage with US flag in background — symbol of NATO troop withdrawal from Europe

Massive Reduction: US Withdraws Key NATO Forces from Europe

Politics 06/13/2026, 21:05
The US has transmitted a document to allies regarding a massive reduction of NATO forces in Europe: withdrawal of fighters, tankers, and aircraft carriers. ⚠️🇺🇸🇪🇺 Amidst a drone strike on Romania and crises in the German and British armies, the alliance's combat capability in the region is sharply declining. 📉🛩️
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