Section: Africa&ME
Will defense ties increase between Israel and the Ukraine?
According to Ukrainian media, over $1.3 billion dollars allocated by the United States to strengthen Kiev’s defensive capabilities. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Ukraine enters uncharted new era after comedian wins presidency
* Results show comedian Zelenskiy easily wins presidency * Outcome is bitter blow for incumbent Poroshenko * Investors, West and Russia wondering what he will do * Zelenskiy says win shows anything is possibleUkraine entered uncharted political waters on Monday after near final results showed a comedian with no political experience and few...
Russian-Ukrainian Relations May Improve: PM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Monday there is a chance for improvement in Russian-Ukrainian relations after Vladimir Zelensky won the presidential elections in Ukraine. …read more Source: Tasnim News...
Iran congratulates Ukraine on holding elections successfully
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From comic to commander-in-chief: challenges for new Ukraine leader
Ukraine’s election has catapulted Volodymyr Zelensky, a 41-year-old standup comedian and television star with no political experience, into the nation’s top job. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine vaults into unknown after comic elected president
Ukraine took a leap into the unknown Monday as comedian Volodymyr Zelensky was elected president on promises of change but just a vague blueprint of what he might do as leader. …read more Source: The...
Kremlin: Too early to speak of possible cooperation with Ukraine after election
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Ukraine comedian Zelensky wins presidency in landslide
A comedian with no political experience won a landslide victory in Ukraine’s presidential election, drawing congratulations from global leaders while dealing a stunning rebuke to his country’s political establishment. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Merkel Pledges Support To Ukraine After Zelensky Win
Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel JOHN THYS / AFP German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday congratulated comedian Volodymyr Zelensky on his landslide victory in Ukraine’s presidential election, saying she hopes the vote will help stabilise the troubled country. “I congratulate you on your election,” Merkel said. “The stabilisation...
Comic Zelenskiy wins Ukraine presidential vote in landslide
With nearly all the votes counted in Ukraine, TV star Volodymyr Zelenskiy is projected to win the country’s presidential runoff vote in a landslide. The Central Election Commission said on …read more Source: Al...
