Ukraine more than held its own this week but the diplomatic and “outside Ukraine” news was just bothersome with Trump being a blowhard, Putin being mendacious, Rubio talking out both sides of his mouth, Macron being superficial, and even Herr Chef-Alleswichtigdirektor und Leiter Strategische Großartigkeit Friedrich Mertz telling reporters “there is no way” Ukraine could join the EU, even in 2027. So, before I get going on this week’s news, here’s a link to a moderately upbeat story about