Richard Branson

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.

Powerful words from Juan Manuel Santos on why we must protect international law. To ignore it would be "a dangerous race to the bottom – toward a world in which nobody is protected, where there are no rules and no order.” A timely reminder: theelders.org/news/we-are-...

"Fear and moral paralysis is not a strategy.” Powerful words from Paul Polman: www.linkedin.com/posts/paulpo...

Absolutely horrified by the brutal killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. There is no justification, no excuse for a government to unleash this kind of violence on its own citizens. Those responsible must be held to account. This is not a partisan question, but a matter of decency and equal justice.

(1/6) Relieved to see some form of consensus emerge to take the heat out of the US Government’s brazen attempt to seize Greenland.

(1/3) Few things stir up anger and indignation like defiling the memory of those who have given their lives for their country and their allies. And rightly so. www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech today is one of the most insightful, albeit sobering, political speeches in a long time. Carney tells it as it is: "If you're not at the table you'll be on the menu." Well worth finding the time to watch: www.youtube.com/live/dE981Z_...

AI can do amazing things, but leadership still depends on human judgment.” Well said. Here’s a closer look at how the decisions we make will define our futures, more than AI alone: www.virgin.com/virgin-unite... #AI #leadership #decisions

As much of the world is focused on other crises, Russia continues to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in the midst of a bitter winter: www.ft.com/content/ec1b...

“You have 10 minutes to cry.” Some estimates say up to 16,500 people have now been killed in Iran’s brutal crackdown on ongoing protests. Some harrowing stories from people on the ground: www.thetimes.com/world/middle...

Awful to see Russia's lawless military abuse its own troops: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...