King of Ukraine (6): Nation of Choice

Some Ukrainian history as we contemplate a Russian war

As we contemplate a Russian invasion of Ukraine, let us begin from the people who are most concerned, the Ukrainians, and with what they have to lose.  About twenty-five miles from the Russian border lies Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city.  The last time Russia invaded Ukraine, in 2014, it staged a rebellion in the city, which failed.  Its supporte…