It's no joke: how Russian comedians try to stay relevant in wartime

Stand-up comic Ivan Garkushko addresses the audience during his performance in Moscow, Russia, October 6, 2023. REUTERS/Lev Sergeev

(Reuters) - Have you heard the one about Vladimir Putin's ratings?

Cracking jokes about Russia's president is a sensitive business these days in Moscow's comedy clubs, where performers say they walk a fine line in a country at war.