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Last laugh: Ukraine comedian who became president
A month on from Zelensky’s election win, details of what he will actually do in power, or who will make up his core team, are hazy
Comedian Zelensky wins Ukraine presidency in landslide
Volodymyr Zelensky, whose only previous political role was playing the president in a TV show, trounced incumbent Petro Poroshenko
Ukraine elections suggests big win for Poroshenko
A partial vote count from Ukraine’s elections shows pro-Western parties are taking the lead, with pro-Russian parties falling far behind in support.
Russia, Ukraine sign ceasefire agreement
A preliminary protocol to the ceasefire agreement has been signed between Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels.
Russia, Ukraine agree on ‘permanent ceasefire’
Ukraine’s president has announced a ceasefire agreement with Russia, shortly before Nato’s deadline for a decision on involvement in the region.