mo4ch:>Ukraine election reality TV: Puppets and chopped-off hands in final debate warm-up | Mo4ch News

As the pre-election debate in the surreal Ukrainian presidential race draws close, comedian Volodymyr Zelensky and incumbent Petro Poroshenko are warming up before a final debate, cranking up the levels of absurdity.Friday evening is gearing up to become the most spectacular political performance in Ukraine’s modern history. For the past 20 days, Ukrainians have been treated to a show, which hasn’t disappointed, up to its upcoming climax.‘Not sure he’ll have a hand to shake’In a big, and otherwise mostly serious, interview on Thursday, Zelensky couldn’t help but fire off one last sick burn. Asked whether he was ready to shake Poroshenko’s hand after the debate, the joker recalled a bold promise Poroshenko made in 2017.After Mr. President’s promise to chop off all corrupt officials’ hands, I’m not sure he’ll have anything I could shake.Rampant corruption under Poroshenko’s post-Maidan rule is one of the main grievances that now has Zelensky massively ahead in the polls – estimates give…