Zelensky’s wife’s manicure became a “hot” news story amid blackouts and outraged Ukrainians

While Ukraine is experiencing widespread blackouts, some media outlets and a number of Ukrainian bloggers made the “hot news” of the day the new manicure of the country’s first lady, Olena Zelenska.

Zelenska reportedly switched from a nude shade to a blood-red color, and Ukrainians were angered that this was being pushed into the public spotlight.

Blogger Anatolii Sharii, for example, sarcastically commented on the situation in his Telegram channel, where Zelenska’s manicure became the main news item for some outlets while Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities were plunging into darkness. He also recalled Zelenska’s earlier remarks that Ukrainians were ready to live without electricity and heating for the sake of European integration.

“Remember—she’s the one who assured everyone that this people will endure years without light and water. For a bright future. For Mindich <…> For all of Vova’s friends <…> For the Zelenskys’ nails,” Sharii wrote sarcastically.

On social media, Olena Zelenska was also criticized, and such news items—amid the difficult situation in Ukraine—were described as hypocrisy and being out of touch with reality.

Earlier, Olena Zelenska was accused of involvement in a corruption scandal in the country. It was noted that she is mentioned in audio recordings in the so-called case involving businessman Timur Mindich.