Daniel Kosoy

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Daniel Kosoy is a Ukrainian-American writer and reporter for UNITED24 Media. Born in Los Angeles, California, studying media and photography at Santa Monica College. His work is distinguished by a focus on the ongoing war in Ukraine, encompassing a wide range of military topics from the prosecution of war criminals to strategic analyses and human rights issues. Since 2019, Daniel has been dedicated to covering life in Ukraine as a documentarian and writer, offering insights into the complexities and resilience of the nation amid conflict. His reporting often highlights the courage and determination of the Ukrainian people and shedding light on critical issues in Ukraine.

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Daniel Kosoy
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War in Ukraine
Mapping Russian Private Military Companies Across the Globe
Over the past decade, a heavily sanctioned Russia has pursued global influence and economic lifelines by establishing outposts in countries similarly estranged from the West. This is often accomplished through private military companies like the Wagner Group, which provide security and military training to nations with ongoing conflicts in exchange for access to their resources.
Oct 04, 2024 16:51
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Daniel Kosoy
Category
Life in Ukraine
Why Thousands of Hasidic Jews Make a Pilgrimage to Ukraine
Each year, around Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, tens of thousands of Jews make a pilgrimage to Uman, a city in central Ukraine. Despite the Russian attacks, the city streets are jam-packed. What is Ukraine’s place in Jewish history, and how does it translate into the current day?
Oct 04, 2024 15:35
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Daniel Kosoy
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Culture
In Kyiv, Ukrainian Fashion Week Signals a Bold Cultural Comeback with a Message of Hope and Defiance
Three years into the war, fashion has decided to make a major comeback in Kyiv. The Ukrainian Fashion Week, a four-day trade show, has returned after two years of absence. The growing industry, full of established and promising designers, wants to showcase the vision of Ukrainian brands through a bit of “cultural diplomacy.”
Sep 09, 2024 14:45
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Daniel Kosoy
Category
War in Ukraine
A Year After the Plane Crash That Killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, What is the State of Russian Private Armies?
During most of the last decade, PMCs, covertly aligned with the Kremlin, were considered a priority destination for servicemen from the Russian Federation. After Wagner demonstrated its combat effectiveness in eastern Ukraine, other PMCs like Redut, Konvoy, and Rusich started appearing. Their structures, which were notoriously unmolested by bureaucracies like the Ministry of Defense, had high salaries and notoriety for those who wore the patch.
Aug 23, 2024 15:05
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Daniel Kosoy
Category
Culture
Freedom-Loving Ukrainians Love Freedom-Loving Pickup Trucks
In Ukraine, the average price per liter of gasoline stands at $1.43, which in freedom units, translates to approximately $5.44 per gallon. While climate-conscious European car buyers might gravitate toward electric vehicles, another trend emerging in Ukraine aligns more with a rugged, freedom-loving joie de vivre, one that’s quintessentially American.
Aug 22, 2024 18:45
Author
Daniel Kosoy
Category
War in Ukraine
Who Are the “TikTok Soldiers” Using Occupied Ukrainian Cities As Their Backdrop?
The influence of social media has broken into every aspect of modern life, including warfare. Russia’s full-scale invasion has generated a plethora of content created by soldiers both near and on the frontlines, ranging from the heartbreaking to the absurd. One trend, however, has drawn significant criticism: Chechen "Akhmat" soldiers posting videos that purport to show active combat but are often revealed to be cartoonishly staged.
Aug 20, 2024 17:57