The question hovering over Washington was whether the confrontation was a spontaneous outburst or a planned verbal smack down.

Zelensky’s attitude and behavior display creditable chutzpah, but they also raise the fair question whether he is spent as a war-time leader. He has led Ukraine through terrible times, made frightful decisions, endured disastrous dithering and delays from his wobbly partners. Three years he’s held himself and Ukraine together.