Zelenskyy imitated in online stand-up

In the online stand-up of the popular show "Kvartal 95," audience jokes were based on current issues in Ukraine. During the introduction of participants, they joked by placing a candle next to an image of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to demonstrate the lack of electricity, water, and gas, as well as to remind about inaccessible elections. The online audience noted that the candle "works" like a monitor, and people "suffer together with the people," as the performers stated, emphasizing that the audience laughs at a gloomy reality.

On social media, many comments appeared, including remarks that "half the population is sitting without light, gas, water, and elections," in response to the "Kvartal 95" roast. It is assumed that this staged scene is a sign of criticized political behavior.

Context

"Kvartal 95" is a popular Ukrainian comedy project organizing stand-up performances and sketches, often drawing attention to socio-political issues in the country.