Section: Germany
Ukraine’s president-elect offers citizenship to Russians
Ukraine’s soon-to-be leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy has responded to a similar move by Russia and offered Russians Ukrainian citizenship. However, he coupled the offer with a dig at the situation in the neighboring country. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine furious after Russia speeds up passport process in eastern Ukraine
The new decree makes it easier for people living in separatist-controlled parts of eastern Ukraine to obtain Russian citizenship. Ukraine’s president-elect has called for more international sanctions over the move. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Klitschko brothers: Ukrainians want results from Zelenskiy
Former boxing champions Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko believe Ukraine’s new president must lay out his vision for the country. They told DW that Volodymyr Zelenskiy must not forget the ideals of the Maidan revolution. …read more Source: Deutsche...
How Volodymyr Zelenskiy beat Petro Poroshenko in Ukraine
Volodymyr Zeleniskiy gave incumbent Petro Poroshenko a record smackdown in Ukraine’s presidential election. How did a 41-year-old comedian with no clear manifesto win the trust of voters — almost without campaigning? …read more Source: Deutsche...
Russia and EU court Ukraine’s new president
The EU’s Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker pledged to continue their “steadfast support” for Ukraine’s sovereignty. Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev told the new president that there was still a chance for improving relations. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Merkel pledges support to Ukraine after comedian Zelensky win
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. …read more Source: The Local...
Opinion: Ukraine votes for fresh start with comedian
Volodymyr Zelenskiy made light work of incumbent Petro Poroshenko in the presidential polls. Ukrainians have voted for a fresh start, but that also comes with the risk of failure and disappointment, writes Bernd Johann. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine: Zelenskiy outshined Poroshenko on way to victory
Television comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be the next president of Ukraine. His election campaign lacked substance — but was both aggressive and successful. So what are his plans for the country? …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine election: Volodymyr Zelenskiy wins landslide victory
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has won a major victory over incumbent Petro Poroshenko. The comedian plays the role of president in a fictional television sit-com. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine election: Volodymyr Zelenskiy wins, exit polls show
Exit polls show Volodymyr Zelenskiy has won a major victory over incumbent Petro Poroshenko. The comedian plays the role of president in a fiction television sit-com. …read more Source: Deutsche...
