Joe Willis

Strategy @biztradegovuk. Formerly comms. Once @cabinetofficeuk and @bursonglobal. Views my own.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Today, many were shocked by yet another video of the drone “safari” Russians are carrying out against civilians in Kherson. A Russian drone deliberately hunted down a man selling vegetables and detonated right next to him. The Russians even admitted to the crime, showing zero regret and openly boasting about tormenting people. The man was wounded in the blast. Every single day, ordinary people in Kherson face these Russian "safaris."

The world must see this. It must see every piece of evidence that Russia has gone mad and that its soldiers take pleasure in killing and abusing civilians. Without pressure on Russia, the dismantling of its capacity for aggression, and real security guarantees, it is simply impossible to imagine the world being able to coexist with this evil. We must remain resolute in defending life. We must act and support life in ways that force Russia to seriously think about peace rather than expanding the range of its drones.

This is not just about Ukraine. Russia’s campaign against human life must be stopped here in Ukraine before it spreads further. Finland and Kazakhstan, the Baltic states and Poland, the countries of the South Caucasus, Romania, and Moldova—all should work together to ensure real security guarantees and bring Russia’s war to an end. Peace is needed, which requires cooperation among everyone in the world who truly values peace. Thank you to everyone standing with Ukraine!

[Alexander Clarkson  @APHClarkson]

Imagine trying to explain this to a Russian defence analyst in 2013

[Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum]

This is why Russia is still fighting, why the war continues and why people are dying: Because Trump and Vance encouraged Putin to believe he could win

[Kateryna Lisunova @KaterynaLis]

‼️ ZELENSKYY: For the first time in the war, an enemy position was captured entirely by ground robotic systems and drones - without any infantry. A robot entered the most dangerous zones instead of a soldier and took the positions.

«The future is here, on the battlefield, and Ukraine is creating it. These are our ground robotic systems. For the first time in this war's history, an enemy position was taken exclusively by unmanned GRS platforms and drones. The occupiers surrendered, and this operation was completed without infantry involvement and without losses on our side. Ratel, Termite, Ardal, Lynx, Zmiy, Protector, Volya and other GRS completed over 22 000 missions at the front in just 3 months. In other words, over 22 000 times lives were saved. A robot went into the most dangerous zones instead of a soldier» - Zelenskyy’s address to the workers of Ukraine’s defense-industrial complex. April 13th, 2026.

[olexander scherba🇺🇦 @olex_scherba]

This is how Ukrainian TV started this morning…

#StandWithUkraine #PutinHitler

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Today marks exactly four years since Putin started his three-day push to take Kyiv. And that says a great deal about our resistance, about how Ukraine has fought all this time. Behind those words stand millions of our people, immense courage, incredibly hard work, endurance, and the long path Ukraine has been pursuing since February 24.

Looking back at the beginning of the invasion and reflecting on today, we have every right to say: we have defended our independence, we have not lost our statehood; Putin has not achieved his goals. He has not broken Ukrainians; he has not won this war. We have preserved Ukraine, and we will do everything to secure peace and justice. Glory to Ukraine!

[Alexander Kokcharov @alex_kokcharov]

This map shows Russian advances (areas in scarlet red) in Ukraine in 2025. They represent less than 1% of Ukraine’s total land area. To gain this land, Russia expended ~420,000 in total losses, including more than 100,000 KIA.

[Deborah Haynes @haynesdeborah]

It is well worth remembering that the very same Vladimir Putin denied his forces were preparing to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine … right up until they invaded

[Jessica Berlin @berlin_bridge]

Putin: We invaded Ukraine to annex it and fulfill glorious Russian destiny
Useful idiots: But but Nato

[Dept. for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade @biztradegovuk]

It’s here.

Read our strategy: https://t.co/ozBQaQavWR

[Jay in Kyiv @JayinKyiv]

In an epic street rant in central Kyiv, Zelensky calls Putin's May 9th propaganda festival "bile and lies" while greeting passersby.

[Dept. for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade @biztradegovuk]

BREAKING: The UK has now secured a landmark trade deal with India.

This agreement will slash tariffs on key products like whisky, cosmetics and medical devices and unlock opportunities for businesses across regions and nations of UK.

More 👉 https://t.co/LgwVOYg6s6

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Delighted to speak with my friend PM @Keir_Starmer. In a historic milestone, India and the UK have successfully concluded an ambitious and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, along with a Double Contribution Convention. These landmark agreements will further deepen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and catalyse trade, investment, growth, job creation, and innovation in both our economies. I look forward to welcoming PM Starmer to India soon.

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

Today Britain has agreed a landmark trade deal with India.

Fantastic news for British business, British workers, and British shoppers, delivering on our Plan for Change.

Good to speak to Prime Minister @NarendraModi as we mark this historic moment.

[Dept. for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade @biztradegovuk]

From delivering an industrial strategy to supporting businesses to grow and export, watch as Secretary of State for Business and Trade @jreynoldsMP sets out his ambitions for the Department 👇

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I am grateful to the United States House of Representatives, both parties, and personally Speaker Mike Johnson for the decision that keeps history on the right track.

Democracy and freedom will always have global significance and will never fail as long as America helps to protect it. The vital U.S. aid bill passed today by the House will keep the war from expanding, save thousands and thousands of lives, and help both of our nations to become stronger.

Just peace and security can only be attained through strength.

We hope that bills will be supported in the Senate and sent to President Biden’s desk. Thank you, America!

[Defense of Ukraine @DefenceU]

On the eve of the historic coronation, we'd like to thank our British friends for your friendship. We are grateful for your unwavering support and partnership, especially in the past year!

[Rishi Sunak @RishiSunak]

More trade, lower tariffs, a growing economy.

This is what we can achieve when we unleash the benefits of Brexit.

[Ambassador Katherine Tai @AmbassadorTai]

Great meeting with @KemiBadenoch today that covered a broad range of topics, including:
✅ Ways to strengthen our 🇺🇸-🇬🇧 trade relationship,
✅ Work with @WTO Members on reforming the organization, and
✅ The historic investments in the Inflation Reduction Act.

[Kemi Badenoch @KemiBadenoch]

At the @WTO yesterday in Geneva, meeting Director-General @NOIweala and speaking at a panel on #Tradeforwomen.
The UK is playing a leading role - working with like-minded nations on shared ambitions for free markets, and supporting business resilience across the world 🇬🇧🤝🌐