It seems that the Russians decided to play a game of “let’s destroy Ukraine’s main exports” and boy did they win! Agriculture is currently in shambles with their top exports like wheat, corn, and sunflower oil being occupied by the enemy. It’s like Russia said, “you know what would be hilarious? Let’s destroy their only source of income.” Cue the laugh track.
And let’s not forget about their steel industry. The poor Azovstal plant in Mariupol probably looks like something straight out of a disaster movie. It’s like Russia said, “you know what would be even funnier? Let’s decimate their steel industry too!” At this point, it’s hard not to laugh at the absurdity of it all.
To make matters worse, the ports are also under blockade, throttling what little is left of Ukraine’s exports. It’s like Russia said, “you know what would be the funniest thing yet? Let’s mess with their ports too!” Oh Russia, you jokesters, you never fail to make us laugh.
President Volodymyr Zelensky summed it up pretty well when he visited the town of Soledar. “Everything has been completely destroyed; there is almost no life left,” he said. “The whole land near Soledar is covered with corpses of occupiers and scars from strikes. This is what madness looks like.” I mean, I’m no comedian, but I think we could all use a little humor after reading something that grim.
But it’s not all doom and gloom. Our good friend Ruslan, aka Miner, managed to survive the Russian onslaught in Soledar. He described it as a “nightmare,” which I’m pretty sure is the understatement of the century. He even had to use his phone to tell us about it because he’s still on active duty and doesn’t want to blow his cover. Now that’s dedication! Give it up for Miner, everyone.
All in all, I think we can all agree that the situation in Ukraine is anything but funny. But sometimes you just have to laugh to keep from crying. So, let’s all take a moment to chuckle at Russia’s expense, shall we? It’s not often that you get to see a country destroy an entire industry for seemingly no reason. Oh Russia, you sure know how to keep us entertained.
Serious News: nytimes
