Section: RTÉ News (Ireland)
Ukraine to inaugurate comedian Zelensky as president
Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky steps into his new role as Ukrainian president with his inauguration today, launching a new era for the country wracked by war and economic difficulties. …read more Source: RTÉ...
Putin’s plan to simplify nationality rules angers Kiev
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow was “thinking” of making it easier for all Ukrainians to obtain Russian citizenship after the Kremlin moved to grant passports in the country’s separatist east, causing uproar in Kiev. …read more Source: RTÉ...
Russia eyes improved ties with Ukraine under new leader
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said Moscow has a chance of improving ties with Ukraine under the leadership of Volodymyr Zelensky, adding however that he has “no illusions”. …read more Source: RTÉ...
From Reagan to Zelensky, stars who went into politics
Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky, whom exit polls showed winning today’s presidential election in Ukraine, follows several celebrities – from US actor Ronald Reagan to Liberian footballer George Weah – who nabbed top political jobs in their countries. …read more Source: RTÉ...
Comedian Zelensky wins Ukraine presidency in landslide
A comedian with no political experience has won a landslide victory in Ukraine’s presidential election, exit polls show, dealing a stunning rebuke to the country’s political establishment. …read more Source: RTÉ...
Ukrainians set to vote for new president
The people of Ukraine go to the polls today in a run-off election between the serving President, Petro Poroshenko, and comedian, Volodymyr Zelensky. …read more Source: RTÉ...
Shots fired in London as Ukraine ambassador car rammed
British police fired shots after a vehicle rammed the parked car of Ukraine’s ambassador in London today, the Ukrainian embassy said. No one was injured. …read more Source: RTÉ...
Who is the Ukrainian comedian running for president?
Volodymyr Zelensky’s bid for the presidency is no laughing matter. The comedian has just won the most votes in the first round of Ukraine’s presidential elections. …read more Source: RTÉ...
Polls open in Ukrainian presidential election
Polls have opened for the first round of Ukraine’s presidential election; with comedian Volodymyr Zelensky likely to top the vote, according to surveys. …read more Source: RTÉ...
US imposes new Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia relating to Ukraine, targeting six individuals and eight organisations, according to a statement from the US Treasury. …read more Source: RTÉ...
