Ronni
@ronnig.bsky.social
US accountant who enjoys reading, golf, travel and cultural events. Social liberal, fiscal conservative.
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⚡️ Netherlands allocates additional 700 million euros for Ukraine in 2026.
The move follows an appeal from the Dutch parliament to release an additional 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in support for Kyiv for next year.
The move follows an appeal from the Dutch parliament to release an additional 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in support for Kyiv for next year.
Netherlands allocates additional 700 million euros for Ukraine in 2026
The move follows an appeal from the parliament to release an additional 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in support for Kyiv for next year. The first sum of 700 million euros (almost $820 million) was d...
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
⚡️ Netherlands allocates additional 700 million euros for Ukraine in 2026.
The move follows an appeal from the Dutch parliament to release an additional 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in support for Kyiv for next year.
The move follows an appeal from the Dutch parliament to release an additional 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in support for Kyiv for next year.
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⚡️ Ukrainian drones destroy 70% of fuel tanks at Russia's Temryuk Seaport, General Staff says.
The facility targeted in the Dec. 5 attack handles various types of cargo, including liquefied natural gas used to supply the Russian military.
The facility targeted in the Dec. 5 attack handles various types of cargo, including liquefied natural gas used to supply the Russian military.
Ukrainian drones destroy 70% of fuel tanks at Russia's Temryuk Seaport, General Staff says
The Dec. 5 attack sparked a large fire at the Temryuk Seaport, a facility that handles various types of cargo, including liquefied natural gas used to supply the Russian military.
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
⚡️ Ukrainian drones destroy 70% of fuel tanks at Russia's Temryuk Seaport, General Staff says.
The facility targeted in the Dec. 5 attack handles various types of cargo, including liquefied natural gas used to supply the Russian military.
The facility targeted in the Dec. 5 attack handles various types of cargo, including liquefied natural gas used to supply the Russian military.
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⚡️ EU approves new defense program, opens path for Ukraine's industry integration.
Within this program, 300 million euros will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader defense-manufacturing network.
Within this program, 300 million euros will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader defense-manufacturing network.
EU approves new defense program, opens path for Ukraine's industry integration
Within this program, 300 million euros ($350 million) will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader d...
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
⚡️ EU approves new defense program, opens path for Ukraine's industry integration.
Within this program, 300 million euros will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader defense-manufacturing network.
Within this program, 300 million euros will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader defense-manufacturing network.
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⚡️Zelensky reveals candidates for new head of Ukraine's Presidential Office.
Zelensky reveals candidates for new head of Ukraine's Presidential Office
The list includes Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine's defense minister and previously the longest-serving prime minister, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, military intelligence chief Kyrylo Buda...
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
⚡️Zelensky reveals candidates for new head of Ukraine's Presidential Office.
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Eleven years into Russia’s war, a Ukrainian university is forging ahead with an unexpected academic pursuit: launching a Russian Studies program to study the country that had imposed itself on Ukraine.
In the middle of war, Ukraine's top university reimagines Russian Studies
Eleven years into Russia’s war, a Ukrainian university is forging ahead with an unexpected academic pursuit: launching a Russian Studies program to study the country that had imposed itself on Ukraine...
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Eleven years into Russia’s war, a Ukrainian university is forging ahead with an unexpected academic pursuit: launching a Russian Studies program to study the country that had imposed itself on Ukraine.
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⚡️Russian mass drone attack leaves Sumy without power.
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
Russian mass drone attack leaves Sumy without power
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
⚡️Russian mass drone attack leaves Sumy without power.
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
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UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
December 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
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Won't suggest it'll work for everyone but giving the option to chip in just a couple bucks a month was really important to us when choosing supporter tiers. The people who value our work told us it was important to them to contribute even something small!
I simply have never believed the "micro transactions aren't possible" framework. I think they're full possible and, based on human nature, people would wind up spending more than their subscriptions would cost, $2 at a time
December 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Won't suggest it'll work for everyone but giving the option to chip in just a couple bucks a month was really important to us when choosing supporter tiers. The people who value our work told us it was important to them to contribute even something small!
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What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
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⚡️At least 3 injured in Russian missile, drone strikes on Kyiv Oblast.
Three people have been injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv Oblast overnight on Dec. 6, local officials reported.
Three people have been injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv Oblast overnight on Dec. 6, local officials reported.
At least 3 injured in Russian missile, drone strikes on Kyiv Oblast
Three people have been injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv Oblast overnight on Dec. 3, local officials reported.
kyivindependent.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:37 AM
⚡️At least 3 injured in Russian missile, drone strikes on Kyiv Oblast.
Three people have been injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv Oblast overnight on Dec. 6, local officials reported.
Three people have been injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv Oblast overnight on Dec. 6, local officials reported.
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⚡️Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russia's Ryazan Oil Refinery.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery overnight on Dec. 5-6, marking the ninth such strike on the refinery this year, Russian Telegram media channel ASTRA reported.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery overnight on Dec. 5-6, marking the ninth such strike on the refinery this year, Russian Telegram media channel ASTRA reported.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russia's Ryazan oil refinery
Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery overnight on Dec. 5-6, marking the nineth such strike on the refinery this year, Russian Telegram media channel ASTRA reported.
kyivindependent.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:47 AM
⚡️Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russia's Ryazan Oil Refinery.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery overnight on Dec. 5-6, marking the ninth such strike on the refinery this year, Russian Telegram media channel ASTRA reported.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery overnight on Dec. 5-6, marking the ninth such strike on the refinery this year, Russian Telegram media channel ASTRA reported.
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The EU is pushing ahead with a reparations loan backed by frozen #RussianAssets. Yesterday, Ursula Von Der Leyen & Friedrich Merz held an emergency meeting with Belgium’s PM to secure Belgium’s support.
What else to watch next week? 👇🧵
#KIweekahead #Ukraine
Photo: Andreas Gora - Pool/Getty Images
What else to watch next week? 👇🧵
#KIweekahead #Ukraine
Photo: Andreas Gora - Pool/Getty Images
December 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The EU is pushing ahead with a reparations loan backed by frozen #RussianAssets. Yesterday, Ursula Von Der Leyen & Friedrich Merz held an emergency meeting with Belgium’s PM to secure Belgium’s support.
What else to watch next week? 👇🧵
#KIweekahead #Ukraine
Photo: Andreas Gora - Pool/Getty Images
What else to watch next week? 👇🧵
#KIweekahead #Ukraine
Photo: Andreas Gora - Pool/Getty Images
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⚡️Zelensky reports 'long and substantive call' with Witkoff, Kushner.
"Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace. We agreed on the next steps and formats for talks with the United States," Zelensky wrote on Dec. 6.
"Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace. We agreed on the next steps and formats for talks with the United States," Zelensky wrote on Dec. 6.
Zelensky reports 'long and substantive call' with Witkoff, Kushner
"Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace. We agreed on the next steps and formats for talks with the United States," Zelensky wrote on Dec...
kyivindependent.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
⚡️Zelensky reports 'long and substantive call' with Witkoff, Kushner.
"Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace. We agreed on the next steps and formats for talks with the United States," Zelensky wrote on Dec. 6.
"Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace. We agreed on the next steps and formats for talks with the United States," Zelensky wrote on Dec. 6.
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More than half of the immigrants arrested in high-profile ICE operations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and across Massachusetts, had no criminal record, compared with a third of immigrants arrested nationwide.
ICE Arrest Data Shows Many Immigrants With No Criminal Record
In high-profile operations, more than half of those arrested had no criminal record, an analysis shows.
nyti.ms
December 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
More than half of the immigrants arrested in high-profile ICE operations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and across Massachusetts, had no criminal record, compared with a third of immigrants arrested nationwide.
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A federal judge this week rightfully blocked ICE from carrying out indiscriminate arrests in DC.
ICE’s arrests without warrants or probable cause have made people live in fear of daily activities like driving in their own neighborhoods or walking their kids to school.
ICE’s arrests without warrants or probable cause have made people live in fear of daily activities like driving in their own neighborhoods or walking their kids to school.
Judge blocks widespread immigration arrests in DC made without warrants or probable cause
Injunction was sought by civil liberties groups in lawsuit against Department of Homeland Security
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A federal judge this week rightfully blocked ICE from carrying out indiscriminate arrests in DC.
ICE’s arrests without warrants or probable cause have made people live in fear of daily activities like driving in their own neighborhoods or walking their kids to school.
ICE’s arrests without warrants or probable cause have made people live in fear of daily activities like driving in their own neighborhoods or walking their kids to school.
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Wealth inequality is eating this country alive. Concentrated wealth is already endangering our democracy. Wealth doesn’t just beget more wealth — it begets more power.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
December 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive. Concentrated wealth is already endangering our democracy. Wealth doesn’t just beget more wealth — it begets more power.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
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Can I let you in on a little secret?
Billionaire philanthropy isn’t charity.
It’s PR to distract you from low wages, labor exploitation, and a tax system that’s rigged for the rich.
Billionaire philanthropy isn’t charity.
It’s PR to distract you from low wages, labor exploitation, and a tax system that’s rigged for the rich.
December 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Can I let you in on a little secret?
Billionaire philanthropy isn’t charity.
It’s PR to distract you from low wages, labor exploitation, and a tax system that’s rigged for the rich.
Billionaire philanthropy isn’t charity.
It’s PR to distract you from low wages, labor exploitation, and a tax system that’s rigged for the rich.
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No matter how grim things can seem these days, there are always, always things to be thankful for.
On my list is my family, good food and the big-hearted, resilient people of Illinois that I'm proud to serve.
From my family to yours, have a happy Thanksgiving 🦃
On my list is my family, good food and the big-hearted, resilient people of Illinois that I'm proud to serve.
From my family to yours, have a happy Thanksgiving 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
No matter how grim things can seem these days, there are always, always things to be thankful for.
On my list is my family, good food and the big-hearted, resilient people of Illinois that I'm proud to serve.
From my family to yours, have a happy Thanksgiving 🦃
On my list is my family, good food and the big-hearted, resilient people of Illinois that I'm proud to serve.
From my family to yours, have a happy Thanksgiving 🦃
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Coming to a theater near you, How The Grinch Made Your Christmas More Expensive This Year.
Starring Trump and his chaotic tariffs.
Starring Trump and his chaotic tariffs.
November 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Coming to a theater near you, How The Grinch Made Your Christmas More Expensive This Year.
Starring Trump and his chaotic tariffs.
Starring Trump and his chaotic tariffs.
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Know the command line and want to use your skills to find information online? Join our intermediate scraping webinar- suitable for both European and American time zones. www.bellingcat.com/workshops/de...
December 12, 2025: Intermediate Scraping Webinar (4 hour) [Americas / Europe-friendly time] - bellingcat
December 12, 2025: Intermediate Scraping Webinar (4 hour) [Americas / Europe-friendly time]
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November 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Know the command line and want to use your skills to find information online? Join our intermediate scraping webinar- suitable for both European and American time zones. www.bellingcat.com/workshops/de...
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Interested in tracking the emissions of powerful figures or knowing the latest on military operations? Give flight tracking a try by attending our December online session. Find the details here: www.bellingcat.com/workshops/de...
December 11, 2025: Flight Tracking Workshop (4 hour) [Americas / Europe-friendly time] - bellingcat
December 11, 2025: Flight Tracking Workshop (4 hour) [Americas / Europe-friendly time]
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November 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Interested in tracking the emissions of powerful figures or knowing the latest on military operations? Give flight tracking a try by attending our December online session. Find the details here: www.bellingcat.com/workshops/de...
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⚡️ Update: Ukraine attacks one of southern Russia's largest oil refineries, sparks fire.
"Explosions were recorded in the target area, followed by a fire at the facility," the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported.
"Explosions were recorded in the target area, followed by a fire at the facility," the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported.
Ukraine attacks one of southern Russia's largest oil refineries, sparks fire
Ukraine's military reportedly struck one of southern Russia's largest oil refineries overnight on Nov. 29, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
kyivindependent.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
⚡️ Update: Ukraine attacks one of southern Russia's largest oil refineries, sparks fire.
"Explosions were recorded in the target area, followed by a fire at the facility," the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported.
"Explosions were recorded in the target area, followed by a fire at the facility," the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported.
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⚡️ Ukrainian naval drones behind 'successful' strike on 2 Russian shadow fleet tankers, source says.
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
Ukrainian naval drones behind 'successful' strike on 2 Russian shadow fleet tankers, source says
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
kyivindependent.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⚡️ Ukrainian naval drones behind 'successful' strike on 2 Russian shadow fleet tankers, source says.
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
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⚡️ Drone attack forces oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk to halt all loading operations.
The attack seriously damaged the mooring point two (SMP-2), prompting port authorities to halt all loading operations and order tankers out of the water area.
The attack seriously damaged the mooring point two (SMP-2), prompting port authorities to halt all loading operations and order tankers out of the water area.
Drone attack forces oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk to halt all loading operations
The attack seriously damaged the mooring point two (SMP-2), prompting port authorities to halt all loading operations and order tankers out of the water area.
kyivindependent.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
⚡️ Drone attack forces oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk to halt all loading operations.
The attack seriously damaged the mooring point two (SMP-2), prompting port authorities to halt all loading operations and order tankers out of the water area.
The attack seriously damaged the mooring point two (SMP-2), prompting port authorities to halt all loading operations and order tankers out of the water area.
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⚡️Update: 2 killed, 38 injured in Russia's mass attack on Kyiv as rescue operations end.
A child was among the victims injured in the capital by Russia's overnight mass missile and drone attack, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported after rescue operations concluded on Nov. 29.
A child was among the victims injured in the capital by Russia's overnight mass missile and drone attack, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported after rescue operations concluded on Nov. 29.
'Half of Kyiv without electricity' — 2 killed, 38 injured in 'serious' Russian attack
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched 596 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones and 36 missiles of various types overnight.
kyivindependent.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
⚡️Update: 2 killed, 38 injured in Russia's mass attack on Kyiv as rescue operations end.
A child was among the victims injured in the capital by Russia's overnight mass missile and drone attack, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported after rescue operations concluded on Nov. 29.
A child was among the victims injured in the capital by Russia's overnight mass missile and drone attack, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported after rescue operations concluded on Nov. 29.