“Yes, and...” is the most important principle in improvisational theatre. Performers need not necessarily agree, but this rule of thumb encourages the free flow of ideas and, hopefully, laughs. It is also the hitherto remarkably successful strategy employed by Ukraine’s President on the world stage as he seeks to win a war and secure the very notion of his country.
Volodymyr Zelensky may say “thank you” rather than “yes”, but there is always an “and”. Britain has provided money, trained military personnel and recently became the first country to promise western tanks in the guise of Challenger IIs. But the Ukrainian President wants more.
