The extraordinary response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine (*Switzerland* has frozen Russian assets, for instance) is a demonstration of the power of diplomacy, including a *lot* of behind the scenes work. People talk about how Putin has been planning this invasion for ten years.

Biden has been planning a response to it for less than two.

This shows how quiet competency, including the ability to work with allies, can accomplish so much despite the fact that there is little flash involved.

I'm so glad Joe Biden is our President in this moment.