Ann A
@asburand3.bsky.social
Financial analyst with strong interest in politics/geopolitics. Here to support Ukraine and all democracies. Free time: reading (📚📚📚), foreign languages (currently Italian and Ukrainian), baking, knitting, walking/running/hiking, cycling. #NAFO #Fella
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Majority of Americans favor more support to Ukraine, Ukrainian victory
As the Trump administration pushes Ukraine to concede, survey finds most Americans want to do more to help Ukraine expel Russia from its borders.
www.defenseone.com
Support for sending weapons to Ukraine has jumped nine points to 64% compared to last year’s survey, with increases from both sides of the aisle. And 70% overall (61% of Republicans and 77% of Democrats) say they don’t trust Russia to honor any peace agreement it might sign with Ukraine. 4/12/2025
We watched this last night.
FANTASTIC! (Am I yelling? Yes!)
Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️
FANTASTIC! (Am I yelling? Yes!)
Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️
‘Miracle: The Boys of ’80’ brings previously unaired footage of the historic U.S. hockey team to Netflix
The documentary creators discuss how they took a oft-told story about the gold-medal run and made it feel fresh.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
We watched this last night.
FANTASTIC! (Am I yelling? Yes!)
Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️
FANTASTIC! (Am I yelling? Yes!)
Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️
I have to repost this. I find this prayer so beautiful (and brave).
wow -- with Trump standing behind him, a man (not sure who he is) offers this prayer: "We pray that he would be mindful of the poor and that he would be invested in the alleviation of suffering happening in the families preparing to bury their loved ones in Minneapolis."
February 5, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I have to repost this. I find this prayer so beautiful (and brave).
New keyboard cover for my MacBook! Now we'll see if my typing in Ukrainian can improve from "hopeless" to "less hopeless"
February 5, 2026 at 12:23 PM
New keyboard cover for my MacBook! Now we'll see if my typing in Ukrainian can improve from "hopeless" to "less hopeless"
I weep for my country. 💔
There's such sickness among the populace. And rather than educate, lead, and seek solutions, Republicans exploit this ignorance and anger for personal gain.
There's such sickness among the populace. And rather than educate, lead, and seek solutions, Republicans exploit this ignorance and anger for personal gain.
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 PM
I weep for my country. 💔
There's such sickness among the populace. And rather than educate, lead, and seek solutions, Republicans exploit this ignorance and anger for personal gain.
There's such sickness among the populace. And rather than educate, lead, and seek solutions, Republicans exploit this ignorance and anger for personal gain.
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I think the big problem is that we’ve been taught that you’re supposed to somehow balance staying informed with being mentally stable right now, and I am here to tell you that’s wrong, you’re all supposed to be losing your goddamn minds right now, so good news everyone you’re doing great
February 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM
I think the big problem is that we’ve been taught that you’re supposed to somehow balance staying informed with being mentally stable right now, and I am here to tell you that’s wrong, you’re all supposed to be losing your goddamn minds right now, so good news everyone you’re doing great
If you can give a bit, please do. 💸
If you can't, please RT for visibility! 🔄
If you can't, please RT for visibility! 🔄
🚨UPDATE 04.02
We are moving, but super slowly!
If you see this post, please, help with RT, it’s free but can help a lot!
Heroes from 142nd need our help! They can’t work without car!
✅Raised: $210
🎯To finish: $12290
🅿️🅿️: drobotunVVV@gmail.com
®️: revolut.me/drobotunv
We are moving, but super slowly!
If you see this post, please, help with RT, it’s free but can help a lot!
Heroes from 142nd need our help! They can’t work without car!
✅Raised: $210
🎯To finish: $12290
🅿️🅿️: drobotunVVV@gmail.com
®️: revolut.me/drobotunv
February 4, 2026 at 11:05 AM
If you can give a bit, please do. 💸
If you can't, please RT for visibility! 🔄
If you can't, please RT for visibility! 🔄
So……
It’s ok if ICE agents disrupt church services.
Photos & a statement from the church below.
1/11
It’s ok if ICE agents disrupt church services.
Photos & a statement from the church below.
1/11
February 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM
He tells us what he’ll do.
We laugh, then it happens.
He promised invasion; he invaded.
He promised troops at home; they’re here.
He promised retribution; prosecutors and investigators are now targets.
He seized ballots; he’s calling to seize elections.
This isn’t bluster; it’s a plan.
Stop laughing
We laugh, then it happens.
He promised invasion; he invaded.
He promised troops at home; they’re here.
He promised retribution; prosecutors and investigators are now targets.
He seized ballots; he’s calling to seize elections.
This isn’t bluster; it’s a plan.
Stop laughing
February 3, 2026 at 11:02 AM
HELP needed for 142nd Separate Mechanized Brigade!
*New truck 🛻
*Ecoflow 🔋
$50 gets your name on the car!
$5 gives you a warm feeling in your ❤️
*New truck 🛻
*Ecoflow 🔋
$50 gets your name on the car!
$5 gives you a warm feeling in your ❤️
February 2, 2026 at 12:24 PM
HELP needed for 142nd Separate Mechanized Brigade!
*New truck 🛻
*Ecoflow 🔋
$50 gets your name on the car!
$5 gives you a warm feeling in your ❤️
*New truck 🛻
*Ecoflow 🔋
$50 gets your name on the car!
$5 gives you a warm feeling in your ❤️
Support for sending weapons to Ukraine has jumped nine points to 64% compared to last year’s survey, with increases from both sides of the aisle. And 70% overall (61% of Republicans and 77% of Democrats) say they don’t trust Russia to honor any peace agreement it might sign with Ukraine. 4/12/2025
Majority of Americans favor more support to Ukraine, Ukrainian victory
As the Trump administration pushes Ukraine to concede, survey finds most Americans want to do more to help Ukraine expel Russia from its borders.
www.defenseone.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Support for sending weapons to Ukraine has jumped nine points to 64% compared to last year’s survey, with increases from both sides of the aisle. And 70% overall (61% of Republicans and 77% of Democrats) say they don’t trust Russia to honor any peace agreement it might sign with Ukraine. 4/12/2025
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My friend Klaas Pot from Life Gaurdians 💛💙 explaining to @cnn.com how to get the nets from everywhere in Europe to Ukraine to protect lives and critical infrastructure in Ukraine everyday. Proud of his whole team! Razom!!
edition.cnn.com/2026/02/01/e...
edition.cnn.com/2026/02/01/e...
These nets used to catch fish. Now they’re catching Russian drones | CNN
Nets once used to protect tulips in the Netherlands are getting a new lease of life – protecting Ukrainian soldiers and civilians from Russian drones.
edition.cnn.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:25 AM
My friend Klaas Pot from Life Gaurdians 💛💙 explaining to @cnn.com how to get the nets from everywhere in Europe to Ukraine to protect lives and critical infrastructure in Ukraine everyday. Proud of his whole team! Razom!!
edition.cnn.com/2026/02/01/e...
edition.cnn.com/2026/02/01/e...
"The heroes of D-Day will be shocked to know that the Venezuela raid was 'the most impressive raid in the history of the world.'" 💔
Such a dishonor.
But that word pretty much sums up this group.
Such a dishonor.
But that word pretty much sums up this group.
This is literally an inch away from being a North Korean "Dear Leader" newscast.
It'd be hilarious if it were parody rather than the actual US cabinet lining up every month to gargle President Trump's crab apples.
youtube.com/shorts/JZH2E... #uspoli #cabinet #potus #jdvance #washingtondc
It'd be hilarious if it were parody rather than the actual US cabinet lining up every month to gargle President Trump's crab apples.
youtube.com/shorts/JZH2E... #uspoli #cabinet #potus #jdvance #washingtondc
'That's NOT normal': Morning Joe reacts to latest Trump Cabinet praise-fest
YouTube video by MS NOW
youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:07 AM
"The heroes of D-Day will be shocked to know that the Venezuela raid was 'the most impressive raid in the history of the world.'" 💔
Such a dishonor.
But that word pretty much sums up this group.
Such a dishonor.
But that word pretty much sums up this group.
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This week we’re joining @azov.one to support the Air Defense Unit of the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov.
These defenders protect Azov’s troops on the ground, bases, and frontline positions from enemy drones, glide💣, and cruise🚀
Azov is known for its assault, mechanized, and unmanned systems ⤵️1/2
These defenders protect Azov’s troops on the ground, bases, and frontline positions from enemy drones, glide💣, and cruise🚀
Azov is known for its assault, mechanized, and unmanned systems ⤵️1/2
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This week we’re joining @azov.one to support the Air Defense Unit of the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov.
These defenders protect Azov’s troops on the ground, bases, and frontline positions from enemy drones, glide💣, and cruise🚀
Azov is known for its assault, mechanized, and unmanned systems ⤵️1/2
These defenders protect Azov’s troops on the ground, bases, and frontline positions from enemy drones, glide💣, and cruise🚀
Azov is known for its assault, mechanized, and unmanned systems ⤵️1/2
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These are, again, not law enforcement. They are armed, masked thugs. Approaching her with guns drawn, we’ve already seen they will kill people at the slightest provocation, or no provocation at all. This woman was very fortunate.
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 9:14 PM
These are, again, not law enforcement. They are armed, masked thugs. Approaching her with guns drawn, we’ve already seen they will kill people at the slightest provocation, or no provocation at all. This woman was very fortunate.
FWIW, I adore this film.
It's beautiful.
It's beautiful.
The Hamnet wars
The cynics are wrong about a film that will outlast our era
giftarticle.ft.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:51 AM
FWIW, I adore this film.
It's beautiful.
It's beautiful.
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January 31, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Want to make a direct impact on someone in Ukraine? ENGin urgently needs more English-speaking volunteers! I've been involved since late 2022; it's an AMAZING experience!
Commit to 1 hour/week, and you’re paired 1-on-1 with a Ukrainian learner for conversation practice and cultural exchange. Link ⬇️
Commit to 1 hour/week, and you’re paired 1-on-1 with a Ukrainian learner for conversation practice and cultural exchange. Link ⬇️
Volunteer | ENGin
How to become an ENGin volunteer, about the ENGin volunteer program format, benefits of volunteering, participation criteria and registration process
www.enginprogram.org
January 31, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Want to make a direct impact on someone in Ukraine? ENGin urgently needs more English-speaking volunteers! I've been involved since late 2022; it's an AMAZING experience!
Commit to 1 hour/week, and you’re paired 1-on-1 with a Ukrainian learner for conversation practice and cultural exchange. Link ⬇️
Commit to 1 hour/week, and you’re paired 1-on-1 with a Ukrainian learner for conversation practice and cultural exchange. Link ⬇️
Are you a current or retired educator from U.S., Canada, the UK or Australia? Would you like to help a Ukrainian educator gain confidence in speaking English?
*Please* consider volunteering in the ENGin for Educators program! Lessons are pre-planned. And it's fun! Link below ⬇️
#supportukraine
*Please* consider volunteering in the ENGin for Educators program! Lessons are pre-planned. And it's fun! Link below ⬇️
#supportukraine
ENGin for Educators | Key Information for Volunteers
Volunteer with Ukrainian English teachers 1 hour weekly. Education professionals support teachers globally. Make a meaningful impact through conversation.
www.enginprogram.org
January 31, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Are you a current or retired educator from U.S., Canada, the UK or Australia? Would you like to help a Ukrainian educator gain confidence in speaking English?
*Please* consider volunteering in the ENGin for Educators program! Lessons are pre-planned. And it's fun! Link below ⬇️
#supportukraine
*Please* consider volunteering in the ENGin for Educators program! Lessons are pre-planned. And it's fun! Link below ⬇️
#supportukraine
Also in the Mid-Atlantic.
Proceeds from the pattern go to immigrant-support organizations in Minneapolis.
I like the continuity and connections of history.
I just wish it didn't keep involving fascism.
#knitting #standwithminneapolis
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/s...
Proceeds from the pattern go to immigrant-support organizations in Minneapolis.
I like the continuity and connections of history.
I just wish it didn't keep involving fascism.
#knitting #standwithminneapolis
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/s...
January 31, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Also in the Mid-Atlantic.
Proceeds from the pattern go to immigrant-support organizations in Minneapolis.
I like the continuity and connections of history.
I just wish it didn't keep involving fascism.
#knitting #standwithminneapolis
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/s...
Proceeds from the pattern go to immigrant-support organizations in Minneapolis.
I like the continuity and connections of history.
I just wish it didn't keep involving fascism.
#knitting #standwithminneapolis
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/s...
This poor scumbag of a man. Investigation is so unwarranted.
Just a sample ⤵️
Just a sample ⤵️
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM
This poor scumbag of a man. Investigation is so unwarranted.
Just a sample ⤵️
Just a sample ⤵️
All Democrats voted against.
Republican senators voting against included Thune, Collins, Paul, and Tillis (🙌)
Could not yet find names of the other four Republicans.
Republican senators voting against included Thune, Collins, Paul, and Tillis (🙌)
Could not yet find names of the other four Republicans.
Thank you to everyone for making calls. The Senate voted 55–45 to block the spending package.
January 29, 2026 at 5:48 PM
All Democrats voted against.
Republican senators voting against included Thune, Collins, Paul, and Tillis (🙌)
Could not yet find names of the other four Republicans.
Republican senators voting against included Thune, Collins, Paul, and Tillis (🙌)
Could not yet find names of the other four Republicans.
"An FT analysis of government contracting data shows that data intelligence group Palantir has received $81mn in contracts from ICE since January 2025, while Deloitte, the consulting firm, has been handed new work totalling more than $100mn from ICE and CBP over the same period."
#deloitte 🤔
#deloitte 🤔
Companies reap $22bn from Trump’s immigration crackdown
Palantir and Deloitte among beneficiaries of spending by government agencies
giftarticle.ft.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM
"An FT analysis of government contracting data shows that data intelligence group Palantir has received $81mn in contracts from ICE since January 2025, while Deloitte, the consulting firm, has been handed new work totalling more than $100mn from ICE and CBP over the same period."
#deloitte 🤔
#deloitte 🤔
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 12:01 PM
January 28, 2026 at 10:36 PM
I was talking with my Ukrainian teacher this morning, and she said there's a word, божевільний, that means "free from God" - as in "absent/devoid of God"
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While talking about Alex Pretti, Trump suggests he feels even worse about Renee Good because her parents were Trump fans.
January 27, 2026 at 11:25 PM
I was talking with my Ukrainian teacher this morning, and she said there's a word, божевільний, that means "free from God" - as in "absent/devoid of God"
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