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

EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen at press conference on Ukraine and Hungary EU accession talks

Breakthrough in negotiations: Ukraine and Hungary agree on key conditions to start EU accession talks

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:14
Ukraine and Hungary have achieved a breakthrough by agreeing on 10 out of 11 requirements to start EU accession negotiations. 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦 The only disputed issue regarding quotas for minorities has been referred for discussion to the Council of Europe. However, new challenges are already awaiting Kyiv: Bulgaria is preparing its own demands regarding language education. 🇧🇬📚
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Kevin Holmes discuss funding for Ukraine's air defense

Zelenskyy proposes using proceeds from Chelsea sale to purchase missile defense systems for Ukraine

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:47
Zelenskyy proposed to Starmer that proceeds from the sale of Chelsea be used to purchase missile defense systems for Ukraine. The President reminded that "Russian money" should go towards the country's defense. Britain has reserved 2.4 billion pounds, but due to a dispute with Abramovich, the funds have not yet been transferred, and authorities are preparing for court. ⚽🇺🇦🇬🇧
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