I guess this is what happens when you have a comedian as President.
Head of Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Agency Thanks Russian Minister of Defense:
You have got to hand it to the Ukrainians. Not only are they badasses, they also manage to be hilarious even under fire. The head of the Anti-corruption Agency of Ukraine sent a letter to Russian Defense Minister Shoigu thanking him for embezzling all the funds of the Russian army, which has proven a great aid to Ukraine.
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Comedians are, IMHO, are generally the smartest entertainers. They have to be able to to read an audience and remain funny. Putin is just not funny.
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