Being a comedian during a war might seem a bit like being a clown at a funeral, but the crowd laughs. In the third year of the full-scale war with Russia, stand-up comedy, relatively new to Ukraine, is having a moment.
Mr. Tymoshenko mocks the Odesa mayor for being allegedly pro-Russian and questions who still watches Zelensky's daily speeches, delivering a joke that resonates with the audience amid ongoing conflict.
Every day, there's a new Zelensky video and the audience's enthusiasm wanes, illustrating the toll of war on morale and the unique role of comedians trying to uplift spirits in Ukraine.
Mr. Tymoshenko, part of a new crop of stand-up comics, performs in war-torn areas, bringing laughter to those affected by the ongoing conflict and highlighting the resilience of Ukrainian culture.
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