Section: The United Kingdom
Big tests loom for Ukraine’s ‘break the system’ president
Whether TV comedian Zelensky Volodymyr is really his own should soon become apparent …read more Source: Financial...
Team Zelenskiy: behind the scenes in Ukraine election win
When comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy strode onto stage on Sunday to claim victory in Ukraine’s presidential election, he was accompanied by several teammates who could become familiar faces in Ukrainian politics in the coming months. …read more Source:...
Ukraine enters uncharted waters after comedian wins presidency
Ukraine entered uncharted political waters on Monday after near final results showed a comedian with no political experience and few detailed policies had dramatically upended the status quo and won the country’s presidential election by a landslide. …read more Source:...
Volodymyr Zelenskiy: after the landslide, things get serious for Servant of the People
As many challenges await as for fictional Ukrainian president he played, but with no certainty of a happy endingAfter a campaign of stunts, japes and viral videos, things now get serious for Volodymyr Zelenskiy.The 41-year-old actor and comedian won an overwhelming victory in Ukraine’s presidential election on Sunday. By Monday lunchtime,...
What next? Comedian’s win in Ukrainian presidential election poses riddle
Ukraine entered uncharted political waters on Monday after near final results showed a comedian with no political experience and few detailed policies had dramatically up-ended the status quo and won the country’s presidential election by a landslide. …read more Source:...
Much yet to do: EU urges new Ukraine leader to push reforms
The European Union delivered formal congratulations to Ukraine’s novice president-elect on Monday but made clear it expects TV comic Volodymyr Zelenskiy to pursue halting reforms, including fighting corruption. …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s currency rises with Zelensky on track for sweeping win
Exit polls suggest comedian scored landslide victory in Sunday’s election …read more Source: Financial...
Ukraine presidential election: Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy wins by 73 per cent landslide
Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy has won the country’s presidential election by a landslide. …read more Source: London Evening...
Ukraine election result: Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy wins by LANDSLIDE
UKRANIAN comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy has won the country’s presidential election by a landslide. …read more Source:...
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 22 Apr 2019
At least 290 killed in Sri Lanka terror attacks At least 290 people are now known to have been killed in a series of terror attacks in Sri Lanka on Sunday. Around 500 others were injured and at least 35 foreigners are among the dead. Reports say suicide bombers targeted three hotels and three Christian churches. It is not known who was behind the...
