A satirical joke is now circulating in Russia that goes like this:
One day, Putin visits a school and gives a speech about how excellent the Russian government is and how Russia is the greatest country in the world.
At the end of the speech, he invites the students to ask questions.
A boy stands up and says:
“Hello, my name is Sasha, and I have two questions.”
Putin replies:
“Alright, go ahead.”
Sasha asks:
“Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
And why haven’t we won the war yet?”
At that exact moment, the lunch bell rings and everyone leaves for lunch.
After lunch, the Q&A session continues and another student stands up.
“Hello, my name is Boris, and I have four questions.”
Putin says:
“Yes?”
Boris asks:
“Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
Why haven’t we won the war?
Why did the lunch bell ring 20 minutes early?
And where is Sasha?”