Anton Troianovski and Andrew E. Kramer in NYT: ‘But the most improbable instance of President Trump’s name being lent to a geopolitical flashpoint may be one that has remained out of public view until now. In Ukraine peace talks in recent months, Ukrainian officials have suggested that the slice of the country’s Donbas region that Russia is still fighting for could be named “Donnyland.”’

And: ‘That a name evocative of Disneyland has been applied to a depopulated, decimated swath of Ukrainian coal-and-steel country could appear jarring as Europe’s deadliest fighting since World War II continues to rage. But it also reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to Mr. Trump’s vanity in order to get American might on their side.’

Perhaps all citizens of Donnyland could be given green cards?

A modest proposal. Please rename the Netherlands, Donaldlands. If this is a bridge too far, start with Luxembourg: Trumpbourg.

(a sf 2112)