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

Confident Blowout in an Hour: Dayana Yastremska Reaches WTA 1000 Third Round in Beijing for the First Time

Sports 10/02/2026, 09:16

Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska crushed Maja Chwalinska in an hour and six minutes, reaching the WTA 1000 third round in Beijing for the first time.

Battle of Leaders: Where and When to Watch Ukraine vs Northern Ireland in the Nations League

Sports 10/02/2026, 09:03

Ukraine will play Northern Ireland in the UEFA Nations League on October 2, 2026. Both teams fight for Group B2 leadership, broadcasted live on MEGOGO.

Polish Businesses Restrict Hiring: Why Companies are Shifting to Temporary Employment

Economy 10/02/2026, 08:11

In Q2 2026, Polish companies grew cautious about expanding permanent staff, increasingly relying on temporary employment, subcontracting, and foreign labor amid fluctuating market demand.

Pensioners May Receive Additional UAH 1,300 per Dependent: Payment Conditions

Economy 10/02/2026, 06:32

Some Ukrainian military pensioners can receive UAH 1,297.50 monthly for each dependent. Strict conditions must be met to be eligible for this payment.

Firewood and Coal Subsidy in 2026: Who Is Eligible for Government Support

Economy 10/02/2026, 05:51

Ukraine continues to process benefits for the purchase of firewood and coal for the 2026/2027 heating season. The Pension Fund takes citizen incomes and international aid into account.

US Sanctions Hit Payment System Used by Russia to Pay for Army Supplies

Politics 10/02/2026, 04:59

The US Treasury designated the Kremlin's A7 payment system as a transnational criminal organization for helping Iran and Russia evade sanctions and fund the war.

Klopp's First Win, Greece Continues to Surprise: Nations League October 1 Review

Sports 10/02/2026, 00:09

Nations League review for October 1: Jurgen Klopp's first win with Germany, Portugal's high-scoring victory without Ronaldo, and Greece holding the Netherlands.

India First Proposes Mediation in Ukraine Peace Talks, Says Sybiha

Politics 10/01/2026, 22:53

India has expressed readiness to mediate in Ukraine peace talks for the first time, presenting a major peace initiative. Kyiv considers a comprehensive truce.

Liverpool Star and His Father Added to Peacemaker Database After Hungary vs Ukraine Match

Sports 10/01/2026, 22:26

Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez and his father have been added to the Peacemaker database over a provocative post after the Hungary-Ukraine match.

Putin Pledges Faster Capture of Donbas Amid Multiple Failed Deadlines

Politics 10/01/2026, 22:17

Vladimir Putin promised to capture Donbas faster than in 1.5-2 years, ignoring the failure of previous deadlines. Experts note systemic disruptions in the Russian army's offensive schedules.

Russia Will Face Military Response for Strikes on NATO Defense Industry, Says EU Commissioner

Politics 10/01/2026, 20:42

EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that Russian strikes on EU defense plants will provoke a NATO military response and could trigger Article 5.

Rout in a Principled Battle: Sokol and Kremenchuk Clash in the Ukrainian Hockey Championship

Sports 10/01/2026, 20:21

Kyiv's Sokol defeated Kremenchuk 6:2 in a rescheduled Ukrainian Hockey Championship match, cementing their status as the season's favorites.

Putin Calls Proposal for Mutual Strike Cessation with Ukraine "Senseless"

Politics 10/01/2026, 20:08

Vladimir Putin at the Valdai forum called the proposal for mutual strike cessation with Ukraine senseless and refused a potential truce.

Willian invites fans to support Shakhtar in London

Sports 10/01/2026, 19:33

Former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Willian has recorded a video message urging fans to support the team in their home Champions League matches in London.

Russia's Attempt to Route Grain Exports Bypassing the Black Sea Fails, - Bloomberg

Economy 10/01/2026, 19:27

Russia's attempts to reroute grain exports bypassing the Black Sea have failed: alternative ports handle only a tenth of the volume, and logistics are unprofitable.

Putin Cynically Threatens World with Continued Conflicts and Blames West for UN Imbalance

Politics 10/01/2026, 18:57

Vladimir Putin at the Valdai Club meeting cynically threatened the world with continued conflicts, blaming Western countries for the UN imbalance.

Russia Strikes Center of Pavlohrad, Fire Breaks Out in Administrative Building

Incidents 10/01/2026, 18:28

On October 1, 2026, Russian troops struck the center of Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing an administrative building to catch fire.

Svitolina, Snigur and Yastremska Learn Opponents in China Open Second Round: Schedule and Details

Sports 10/01/2026, 17:35

Three Ukrainian tennis players — Elina Svitolina, Daria Snigur, and Dayana Yastremska — will continue their campaign at the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing. Second-round matches take place on October 2.

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