Ukraine election: Comedian Zelensky ‘wins presidency’

Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has won a run-off election to become the country’s next president, exit polls suggest. The polls give him more than 70% support. He dominated the first round of voting three weeks ago when 39 candidates were on the ticket. Mr Zelensky challenged incumbent president Petro Poroshenko. Ukraine’s president holds significant powers … Read more